What’s it like to work at BAE Systems? In a word, Remarkable! BAE Systems, Inc. is hiring an Executive Assistant with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills to provide support to the Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OSI), Vice President General Manager in Radford, and senior team staff. This position will act as the administrative focal point and will be responsible for providing specialized administrative support for a variety of duties and tasks, as well as day-to-day coordination of meetings and travel. In this role, you will work on assignments that are complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations. Additional responsibilities and opportunities exist to support critical projects with other OSI Leadership Team members.

Responsibilities:

• Support the VPGM and OSI senior staff as the administrative focal point
• Assist with critical projects to support the leadership team
• Manage communications with executive level internal and external customers
• Manage all aspects of receiving and screening all forms of communication as required
• Maintain a variety of soft and hard copy records/files that involve company sensitive data with the highest level of confidentiality and tact
• Maintain the VPGM’s complex calendar, arrange meetings and appointments
• Maintain and track meetings and other action items through completion
• Coordinate, facilitate, and provide support for various conferences, meetings, and events with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Manage meeting and event logistics and connections, including catering
• Coordinate highly visible meetings with domestic and international visitors
• Develop PowerPoint presentations for quarterly business meetings and others documents as required
• Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel for the VPGM and OSI senior staff
• Manage travel arrangements, expense reporting, and procurement card reconciliation
• Maintain office supplies in support of successful operation for the OSI team
• Perform general administrative duties including but not limited to typing, copying, collating, stapling, preparing packages for delivery, filing, recordkeeping, and data entry
• Other duties as requested

Virginia

106281

None

1st Shift

Radford

Full-Time

Executive Assistant II

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

United States

Platforms & Services

66425

<10%

Yes

Other Professionals

Experienced

None

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

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