Overview: Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion systems and energetics to space and defense customers.
Our Los Angeles, California, facility is the company’s headquarters for the Space Business Unit and specializes in the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of hardware for large and small liquid engines that support exploration missions as well as the defense of our nation and allies.
The Space Shuttle Main Engine, which successfully powered 135 missions, as well as rocket engines for the Atlas, Delta, Saturn and Thor launch vehicles were all built at the company’s San Fernando Valley facility.
In all, rocket engines that were built in the LA area have successfully launched more than 370 astronauts into space and powered more than 2,100 missions.
Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on how our employees Power the Future.
We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support our Advanced Space and Power Programs at our Canoga Park campus.
This position has responsibility for all administrative functions for this group.
Customer service skills are essential for this position.
This is a demanding position requiring significant coordination of visitors and special events.
He/she will interface with various departments and teammates, including management.
The successful individual will need to solve problems with limited direction, display a high degree of initiative and effectively communicate with personnel at all levels of the company.
Additionally, this position might be required on occasion to handle confidential and company-sensitive information requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy.
Managing multiple tasks simultaneously and rapidly adapting to changing circumstances is a must.
What we can offer you: Inspiring Company Culture
– Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy.
Read more about our culture: Careers | Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Rest and Relaxation
– 3 weeks of vacation annually plus 48 hour annual sick allowance.
9/80 schedule at most locations, providing for longer weekends.
Annual year end company closure, plus company paid holidays.
Comprehensive Health Benefits
– Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness.
Prepare for the Future
– 401(k) with company match.
Professional Development
– Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program.
Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs.
Trusted
– Aerojet Rocketdyne is proud to be recognized as America’s Most Trusted Aerospace & Defense Company.https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trusted-companies-2022 This position may be filled at this level or one level higher.
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 35%
– Arranges and supports the Propulsion and Power Business Unit Directors with meeting scheduling and coordination, including team and department meetings and customer visits and site tours.
Will serve as training coordinator, Enterprise Support Plan input focal, setting up agendas for our weekly staff meetings, and be responsible for maintaining all program visual information boards with current information.
25%
– Arranges employee travel reservations and business meetings/functions.
Plans for and monitors internal and external customer meetings.
Prepares expense reports and handles invoices.
In addition will require coordination of lunches and catering for NASA and the Department of Energy customers visiting our Canoga Facility.
20%
– Provides general assistance to other managers and employees within the department.
10%
– Processes material in final form from rough and involved drafts that require frequent use of business and technical terminology and which combine materials from several sources.
10%
– Gathers company internal data and compiles reports; compiles and organizes data for the programs group, maintains sensitive files and records.
Prepares, organizes and collects files, and performs data archiving.
Ensures rapid retrieval of files.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and seven (7) years of directly related administrative support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have the ability to handle multiple actions simultaneously with frequent interruptions and time critical responsiveness.Requires strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook.
Experience with the Concur Travel and Expense reporting application is highly desirable.Must be able to operate standard office equipment; to effectively interface with Program Managers and work in a team environment; to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; and to effectively schedule and prioritize work flow.Requires knowledge of typical office practices, policies and procedures, filing systems and record keeping.Also requires knowledge of business correspondence, including rules of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling.Requires U.S.
Citizenship, U.S.
Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S.
Person.
Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may be a condition of employment at Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Proof of vaccination or an accommodation request approved by Aerojet Rocketdyne may be required prior to starting employment with the Company.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
May require the ability to travel by air or auto.
May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety