Requisition ID: R10024109Category: Administrative ServicesLocation: Linthicum - MD, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: Yes- May Consider Occasional/Part-Time Teleworking for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions Available: 1At 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 "A cents € 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 (MS) is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support our Human Resources (HR) senior leadership team and the Vice President of Human Resources in Linthicum, Maryland and Fair Lakes, Virginia. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, along with a culture where your voice is valued. You will be joining a team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges.As a valued member of the HR team, the Executive Assistant is the center of day-to-day team operations. You will communicate with enterprise-wide partners, executives, administrative and line management employees. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, possess the ability to work with other professionals collaboratively, possess agility and the desire to adapt to constantly changing demands and demonstrate a capability to take on new and unfamiliar tasks/technologies. Ideally you will demonstrate an ability to multi-task as you manage several priorities for senior HR leadership team members. Strong project management skills will be necessary as will emotional intelligence, integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment.In this role, you will be responsible for performing varied duties such as data review and analysis as well as project assistance in support of the HR senior leadership team and the Vice President of Human Resources. The successful candidate must have the ability to support and coordinate meetings and events and manage calendars for the VP and selected members of the senior leadership team. You will also have responsibility for preparing and releasing a variety of communications, presentations, and documents; designing and maintaining procedures which includes appropriate access to confidential information; preparing and adjusting travel arrangements and completing timely expense reports. An ability to act and make decisions in alignment with the preferences and style of the VP and the senior leadership team will be key.Key attributes for success are:Be highly organized with ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities, juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesExperienced and comfortable in high-stress, fast-paced environments, particularly those relating to sensitive, delicate, or emergency situations with demonstrated strong interpersonal, customer service and organizational skillsExhibit the ability to build strong working relationships with a diverse workforce across multiple levelsProven experience adapting to new tools/technologiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsThis position supports leaders located in Linthicum, MD and Fair Lakes, VA and has the flexibility to be located in either location, with occasional travel between sites. The position is eligible for a 9/80 work schedule. Partial telework is permitted due to the pandemic, but candidates must be in the Washington DC/VA/MD area and must be willing to work on-site as needed. This position also may require occasional nonstandard work hours in support of business schedules.Basic Qualifications:High school diploma and a minimum of six years additional education and/or experience in the administrative professional field or a bachelor's degree with two years' experience in the administrative professional fieldComputer skills required include advanced expertise in Microsoft Office 365 software; Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel - specifically the ability to perform functions in Excel such as V-Lookup, pivot tables, formulas.Experience participating and hosting in-person and remote video teleconference meetings (such as Zoom, Skype, MS Teams)U.S. CitizenPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related fieldPrevious experience in Human ResourcesExperience with Workday Human ResourcesDemonstrated business acumen and analytical skillsSalary Range: 66200 - 115500Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit US Citizenship is required for most positions.