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.
Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking an Administrative Professional to support our Engineering management and staff at our Canoga Park, CA facility.
This position provides overall administrative support to multiple Engineering managers across multiple disciplines, and their staff.
Responsibilities include management of schedules, travel arrangements, meeting minutes and records preparation, special presentation preparation, coordination of special events and meetings, catering services and support of communications to executives and customers.
This position will also be responsible for the collection and reporting of organizational data/metrics, training coordination (course setup, administration, completion monitoring, reporting), and support to other special projects as needed.
This role will require frequent interaction with intra
– and inter-organizational contacts, customers, and public agencies that will require good diplomacy and judgment to resolve conflicting needs, and ability for discreetly handling sensitive personnel and management topics.
This position will also be responsible for maintaining an inventory of supplies with ordering authority that may eventually include delegated buyer authority.
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.
Aerojet Rocketdyne has been recognized as one of America’s most trusted companies
– https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trusted-companies-2022 Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): Working under minimal supervision, performing a variety of executive administrative duties that are complex in nature and where judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
50%
– Engineering special projects, events and meeting coordination, Discipline business rhythm and performance data collection and reporting support, presentation preparation and coordination, and Training Coordination.10%
– Travel Booking & Expense Reporting.10%
– Schedule Management.5%
– Ordering General Supplies.25%
– Day to day support resolving issues for employees and other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 7 years of experience in a directly related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
An Associate’s degree and work experience within an engineering organization is preferred.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S.
Security Clearance at the appropriate level (U.S.
Citizenship required).
Must also 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint and Outlook, etc.) Knowledge in expense reporting systems, such as Concur, preferred.
Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to remain flexible with constant changes to priorities and managing requests from management and staff, while providing quality results.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and critical time constraints.
Assists management in analyzing and coordinating project planning, resourcing, staffing, quality, reliability, schedule and cost.
Web page design, PLM systems analysis and reporting, engineering performance metrics data collection and analysis reporting skills a plus.
Ability to work with Microsoft Project scheduling tools, setup and management of SharePoint solutions, OneNote setup and administration to support engineering initiatives and projects a plus.Assist to analyze and establish plans to meet key project objectives, and to identify and resolve issues.Assist in monitoring and managing critical department and project information, and schedules.Provide administrative guidance for activities in defined scope of responsibilities.Effectively work as a team member.
Successfully establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.Effectively communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors.High level of confidentiality relating to sensitive information.
Maintain sensitive documents/files for managers.Help with onboardingAble to create and submit department expense reports, which will include office and lab related materials purchasing, employee safety protection and ergonomic devices.Support staff with travel arrangements and expense reporting using Concur.Knowledge of setting up IT equipment (mics, speaker phones, webcams, etc) and collaboration services in support of virtual and in-person meetings (e.g.
program milestone reviews) and events.Work Environment and Physical Requirements:Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment; 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 shoes, and shop coat.
These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.