Administrative Asst to VP

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Executive Assistant to the VP and GM of the MS Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on calendar management, travel planning, and high-level executive support to enable strategic initiatives.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, prior executive support in a high-security environment, and U.S. citizenship. Primary duties include preparing briefings, coordinating meetings, and maintaining secure documents.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED in a fast-paced, high-security environment.
• Associate degree with 6 years supporting senior executives.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years supporting senior executives.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) with strong Outlook-calendar expertise.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the VP/GM’s office and represent the division with professionalism.
• Build strong relationships with division, sector and enterprise stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage and prioritize a complex Outlook calendar and prepare briefing packets and high-impact presentations.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries using Concur, ITRIP, and SAP; ensure visas and security documents are complete.
• Process expense reports with 100% audit compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Outlook calendar management

Executive support

U.S. citizenship

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

SAP

Concur

ITRIP

Facilities-Request systems

SmartBuy

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No

Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Executive Assistant to the VP and General Manager of MS Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division to join our team in Baltimore, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the VP/GM’s office, representing the division with professionalism and modeling our leadership behaviors and values.
• Build strong, collaborative and effective working relationships with other division, sector and enterprise stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage and prioritize a complex Outlook calendar, resolve scheduling conflicts in real time, and prepare briefing packets and high‑impact presentations.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries using Concur, ITRIP, and SAP; ensure all visas, clearances, and security documentation are complete.
• Process expense reports promptly, maintaining 100% compliance with audit standards.
• Plan and execute meetings and events—from daily staff huddles to multi‑day executive off‑sites and VIP customer visits—including venue selection, AV setup, catering, badge issuance, on‑site logistics, and post‑meeting action‑item tracking.
• Maintain secure SharePoint libraries and other collaboration sites, enforce version control and retention policies for classified data, and draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Liaise with senior leaders, external partners, contractors, and government officials; screen calls, route communications efficiently, and manage visitor protocols.
• Support cross‑functional special projects by conducting research, tracking status, and recommending workflow improvements (e.g., procurement, facilities‑request processes).
• Collaborate with administrative peers across NorthropGrumman to share best practices and ensure seamless support for shared initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Proactive mindset – anticipates needs and takes initiative.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous or “grey” areas, making sound judgments with incomplete information.
• High emotional intelligence – tact, diplomacy, and resilience in high‑stakes interactions.
• Strong project‑management skills – ability to juggle multiple competing deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Executive‑level professionalism.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with a minimum 8years supporting senior executives (C‑suite or equivalent) in a fast‑paced, high‑security environment.
• Associate degree and 6 years supporting senior executives (C‑suite or equivalent) in a fast‑paced, high‑security environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years supporting senior executives (C‑suite or equivalent) in a fast‑paced, high‑security environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) with strong Outlook‑calendar expertise.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SharePoint, SAP, Concur, ITRIP, Facilities‑Request systems, and SmartBuy.

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,500.00 - $125,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.