Administrator- Intermediate

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or the equivalent is required. In addition, Related Vocational Training plus a minimum of 2 years administrative or business experience is required.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Role & Responsibilites:

Administratve Assistant for our Chantilly Engineering team: Utilizing your strict adherence to confidentiality, dedication to a job well done and strong organizational skills, you’ll provide general administrative support to managers and their staff. You’ll manage the calendars, meeting and travel schedules and associated arrangements, expense and time reporting, and other responsibilities to relieve them of administrative details and allow them to concentrate on other business activities. Your poise, initiative, and precision will shape the environment in which we all work. 

 

What you’ll experience:

• Organizing and maintaining digital workspaces in Confluence to ensure a clean, efficient environment for the team.
• Overseeing customer deliverables to ensure timelines and expectations are met with precision.
• Managing travel logistics, including tracking visa requirements, expiration dates, deadlines, and security documentation.
• Ensuring accuracy through document version control and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Supporting field services by submitting purchase requests and converting meeting action items into Jira tasks.

 

What you bring to the table:

• Outstanding organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with tools like Confluence, Jira, and Excel—or a quick learner ready to master them.
• Excellent communication skills for seamless collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Previous experience in an administrative or support role is a plus but not required.

What sets you apart:

• Expertise in configuration management or document version control systems.
• Experience managing travel logistics, including visas, security documentation, and deadlines.
• A talent for improving workflows and organizing digital tools for team efficiency.
• Confidence in creating and managing tasks in Jira.
• A solutions-driven, positive attitude with a knack for tackling challenges head-on.

 

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $27.74 - USD $29.76 /Hr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans