• Administrative Assistant

    Curtiss-Wright CorporationChesapeake, VA 23326

    Job #2659018915

  • Administrative Assistant

    As an Administrative Assistant you will be supporting contracts operation with physical and/or administrative tasks. You will also perform standard and advanced secretarial duties. May work for one or more individuals in support of a department, project, or contract. Assists manager with administrative responsibilities. Position requires superior administrative and organizational skills, a thorough knowledge of practices and procedures of the function, company policy and procedures. Supports a multiple departments or multiple managers.

    Location: Chesapeake, VA

    We Take Care of Our People

    Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (~~~) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (~~~/)

    You Challenge

    • Manages incoming and outgoing communication.

    • Contracts administration support

    • General office support functions

    • File and record management

    • Supports calendar and schedule coordination for facility and sometimes for various individuals.

    • Helps to organize conferences and meetings, sometimes involving large number of attendees or complex arrangements.

    • Supports and/or maintain expense reporting database and process.

    • Creates and maintains a wide variety of documents (often complex) such as reports, spreadsheets, presentations that require expert knowledge of several software programs; often composes first drafts of documents.

    • Maintains and processes timecard records for various departments/personnel and facility's daily roster report.

    • Orders and maintains office supplies.

    • Supports senior staff with the collection of information for security records.

    • Supports senior staff with project database maintenance, purchase order requisitions, communication records file management.

    • Interact with facility visitors and maintain accurate records of events. Such as personnel verification and ensuring PPE is available.

    • Maintains digital signage / communication records for facility.

    • Responds to requests, distributes correspondence, circulates information, etc., to other staff as needed.

    What You Bring

    • High School Diploma or Equivalent

    • 2+ years of experience in a similar role

    • Proficiency and experience using Adobe and Microsoft Office tools such as Reader, Excel, Word, etc.

    • General knowledge of office management practices and procedures

    • Ability to operate standard office Equipment, including but not limited to computer, printer, copy machine, etc.

    • Ability to lift 25 lbs.

    • Must be able to communicate effectively and follow procedures and instructions.

    • Experience using MRP/ERP systems such as Oracle (or equivalent)

    Who We Are

    Our Values (~~~)

    Environmental, Social and Governance

    Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is comprised of three service centers that focus on the US Navy fleet support and maintenance market. The Fleet Solutions group provides turnkey overhaul / repair, testing, and parts sales for air compressors, main propulsion steam turbines, valves, steam turbine generators, auxiliary turbines, dehydrators, pumps, strainers, PLCs, blowers, and water purification.

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    No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (~~~) and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

    Compliance Statement

    This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

    Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (~~~) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

    Join the WRIGHT Team!

    Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

    Our Values

    What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

    Leadership

    We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

    Customer Focus

    We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

    Teamwork & Trust

    Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

    Respect for People

    We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

    Integrity

    We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

    What We Offer Our Employees:

    Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

    Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

    Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.