Administrative Assistant

Leonardo DRS; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to Senior Leadership at the Bridgeton, MO facility. The role emphasizes organization, discretion, and the ability to manage calendars and travel while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and maintain professional communications. A hybrid or in-person schedule is available, with opportunities for domestic travel and cross-functional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office duties.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgment.
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office.
• Exercise sound judgment, and anticipate executive needs.
• Team player, ability to work independently while meeting deadlines, handles a high volume of work.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to management and/or department
• Heavy calendar management and meeting coordination/logistics
• Plan, coordinate and attend leadership meetings, off-sites, team events and special events
• Arrange domestic and international travel (air, hotel, ground transportation) in compliance with policy
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports accurately and on schedule; resolve issues and exceptions
• Support corporate card (P-Card) processes as applicable, including documentation and reconciliation
• Coordinate and prepare for executive meetings (agendas, pre-reads, action items, minutes as needed)
• Make any necessary room rental, reservation, or catering arrangements
• Draft, edit, and format professional communications, presentations, and reports
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Calendar management

Travel planning

Meeting logistics

Communication

Microsoft Office

Independent judgment

Team player

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job description:

Job ID: 114518

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking multiple highly skilled, proactive, and experienced Administrative Assistants to provide comprehensive support to Senior Leadership. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will be exceptionally organized, detailed oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role requires discretion, strong communication skills, and the ability to anticipate needs while ensuring day-to-day operations. The Administrative Assistant will serve as a key liaison, managing calendars, coordinating meetings/travel and fostering positive relationships across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to management and/or department
• Heavy calendar management and meeting coordination/logistics
• Plan, coordinate and attend leadership meetings, off-sites, team events and special events
• Arrange domestic and international travel (air, hotel, ground transportation) in compliance with policy
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports accurately and on schedule; resolve issues and exceptions
• Support corporate card (P-Card) processes as applicable, including documentation and reconciliation
• Coordinate and prepare for executive meetings (agendas, pre-reads, action items, minutes as needed)
• Make any necessary room rental, reservation, or catering arrangements
• Draft, edit, and format professional communications, presentations, and reports
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office duties
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgment
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office
• Exercise sound judgment, and anticipate executive needs
• Team player, ability to work independently while meeting deadlines, handles a high volume of work
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% travel

The salary range for this position is $49,624.00/year- $64,511.00/year for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY

Profile description:

Leonardo DRS Land Systems division is a recognized world leader in the integration of complex technologies into legacy systems and platforms for military and commercial customers globally. DRS Land Systems offers a diverse portfolio of military products and technologies focused on battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance, survivability, lethality, heavy transport mobility, fuel and water distribution, radar and electronic systems testing. Headquartered in Bridgeton, MO with a 100- acre heavy equipment manufacturing facility in West Plains, MO, and a site in Goleta, CA.

We offer:

DRS Land Systems offers a comprehensive benefits plan designed to meet the needs of all our employees:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Vacation & Health & Emergency leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan repayment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule