Engineering Administrative Assistant

The Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) Ports and Borders division develops advanced security equipment and enterprise software that power a more seamless and secure global commerce ecosystem. Our technologies enable the safe efficient movement of people and goods across ports borders aviation and critical infrastructure environments worldwide.

We are seeking a highly organized proactive Administrative Assistant to support our engineering team and leadership. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment communicates effectively and takes initiative to keep teams operating smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Ports and Borders engineering team and SES engineering leadership

• Manage complex calendars schedule meetings and coordinate both in-person and virtual events

• Arrange domestic and international travel including itineraries and expense reporting

• Support hiring and onboarding activities including coordinating workspace setup and IT equipment provisioning

• Process purchase requests and track departmental orders maintaining accurate records and reporting

• Develop and format high-quality executive presentations (PowerPoint) including data visualization and charts

• Maintain and update the engineering SharePoint site with relevant documentation and resources

• Draft edit and distribute internal and external communications

• Coordinate logistics for team meetings events and leadership engagements including catering and materials

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 24 years of administrative support experience

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency and accountability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization including executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leveraging AI tools to streamline administrative workflows (e.g. reporting scheduling documentation)

• Familiarity with Costpoint and Quickbase

What Sets You Apart

• A proactive solutions-oriented mindset

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Comfort working in a dynamic fast-paced engineering environment

• Ability to anticipate needs and support leadership effectively

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