Administrative Assistant

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to management and operations. You will manage schedules, coordinate meetings, welcome visitors, and help maintain a professional office environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience, plus proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. On-site position with strong teamwork and discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of administrative, reception, or office-support experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently under supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative, customer-focused approach with visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, maintain a professional reception area, and direct individuals to destinations.
• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, arrange video teleconferences, and support room scheduling.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including room reservations and presentation materials.
• Arrange travel, prepare expense reports, process reimbursements, and maintain related documentation.
• Prepare routine reports, agendas, correspondence, and charts.
• Support departmental projects and reinforce the organization's mission and culture.

Skills

Reception experience

Calendar management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Administrative Assistant

Location

Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 115279

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary

Help keep our team organized, connected, and moving forward. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to management, departmental operations, employees, and visitors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating schedules, solving day-to-day administrative challenges, and creating a welcoming, professional experience for internal and external customers.

What you'll do:

In this role, you will provide a broad range of administrative, reception, and operational support, including:

• Greet visitors, maintain a professional reception area, and direct individuals to the appropriate destination.
• Maintain the visitor sign-in log and update visitor boards, as needed.
• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, arrange video teleconferences, and support conference room scheduling.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including room reservations, presentation materials, and other support requirements.
• Monitor, maintain, and order breakroom supplies—including coffee, tea, beverages, paper goods, plates, utensils, and related items—to support daily operations and meetings.
• Arrange travel, prepare expense reports, process reimbursements, and maintain related documentation.
• Maintain office and administrative supply inventory; coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Prepare routine reports, meeting agendas, correspondence, charts, presentations, and other business materials.
• Support departmental projects and contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Uphold and reinforce the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

What you'll bring:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible administrative, reception, or office-support experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently under normal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach and the ability to interact professionally with visitors, employees, management, and external contacts.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

The salary range for this position is ($ 22.67/hour-$29.47) . 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 any 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.

Our Vision

To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values

The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.