Administrative Assistant 1

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID: 44605
Team: E64 ARCRFT CARR MCH
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:No

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Performs normal office functions such as setting up and maintaining files; interviewing callers and making proper referrals; arranging meetings and conferences; and receiving referring or answering mail. Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures. Gathers compiles and reports on information relevant to supervisors assignment. May take and transcribe dictation.

This position will be in the Aircraft Carrier Engineering Propulsion Machinery Department (E64) which leads the US Navy in the design repair and modernization of propulsion machinery and piping systems on US Navy Aircraft Carriers. This position will also support other departments in Engineering including Electrical (E63) and Welding & Non-Destructive Test (E37) Engineering. Our work directly supports the mission readiness of these US Navy assets which defend our countrys freedom and provide humanitarian support around the world. Candidates will climb stairs daily and occasionally move typical office equipment (such as file boxes and computer monitors). This position may also need occasional walking through production zones with appropriate personal protective equipment (hardhat safety glasses hearing protection and safety shoes). This position basic computer skills including typing and using Microsoft Office products such as Outlook Word and Excel. Functions of this job may include the following: Distributing mail; managing conference rooms; managing computer equipment and phones; managing calendars; scheduling and coordinating events; organizing and maintaining hardcopy and electronic files and records retention; coordinating travel; submitting payroll requests; maintaining company assets (e.g. vehicles trailers cameras); coordinating storm preparation activities; working with Facilities Coordinator to maintain office area; ordering office supplies; developing agendas & recording meeting minutes; reviewing and formatting letters memos procedures and reports; and distributing and retaining official correspondence.

Must Have

High School/GED and 0 years of additional education and/or experience

Nice to Have

Able to learn and use other software including but not limited to Microsoft SharePoint and PowerPoint.
The ideal candidate has good written and verbal communication skills is organized enjoys working with people and is motivated to learn and contribute.

Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Req ID: 44605Team: E64 ARCRFT CARR MCHEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position:YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement:NoClearance Required:No - Clearance Not...