Defense Engines and Services Administrative Specialist

Defense Engines and Services Administrative Specialist

The Defense Engines and Services Administrative Specialist is responsible for providing general administrative support for the GE Aerospace Defense Engines and Services Vice President. The ideal candidate can exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists with calendar management. Able to coordinate daily activities, prioritize inquiries and requests, as well as troubleshoot conflicts. Will work in conjunction with the leader to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the leader's office and internal & external departments; Able to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management.
• Coordinate travel arrangements; create travel trip itineraries; arrange for transportation, lodging, and other needs while traveling; communicate with supervisors while traveling to ensure that they are fully informed of all issues arising; process and reconcile T&L expense accounts; print and submit / mail VAT reports, if necessary.
• Works closely and effectively with the leader to keep him / her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to be discreet, flexible, work in a fast-paced environment, deal well with ambiguity.
• May be required to schedule, plan and organize logistical details for in-house and off-site meetings, training and events including Air Shows.
• Develop and prepare agendas for various organization meetings; coordinate and attend staff meetings as appropriate; prepare and distribute minutes to appropriate personnel, on an as needed basis.
• Maintain filing and records management systems and other office flow procedures which may be confidential.
• Prepare, track and coordinate mail and shipments for the organization. Able to effectively acquire and maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment within budget constraints
• Helps support community responsibility events / activities.
• Able to identify the necessary credentials to ensure proper access to employees, both US and Foreign Nationals, as well as visitors, to protect GE Proprietary information and comply with government regulations. Knowledge of point of contacts and tools for all requests.
• Facilities coordination : manage new hire working space, office moves, update floor plans, report building issues and communicate as necessary. Maintain office equipment, report any issues or request service to keep equipment operation. Custodian of organization resources.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contacts using Outlook to conduct up-to-date database entry, track and manage highly classified correspondence, and facilitate relationships with key stakeholders. Helps keep organization charts, phone lists, and birthday lists up to date.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Desired Experience and Characteristics

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided : No