Administrative Assistant IV

Description
SAIC is seeking a highly professional and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily business operations and provide administrative support to leadership and team members. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, excellent time management abilities, and a customer-service mindset. This role is critical to maintaining efficient office operations and ensuring a positive experience for internal and external stakeholders. The role provides administrative support for a program focused on modernization of space launch ranges and digital transformation initiatives supporting the Assured Access to Space mission. The position supports integrated program management activities and is based on-site in Santa Maria, California.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to managers and team members.
  
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate conference rooms and virtual meeting logistics.
  
• Prepare correspondence, reports, agendas, presentations, and other business materials.
  
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
  
• Coordinate workspace assignments and office moves.
  
• Maintain contact lists.
  
• Help resolve communication gaps that affect workflow.
  
• Assist with timekeeping and leave-related administrative questions.
  
• Maintain AECC security training records and ensure completion of initial and annual training.
  
• Coordinate annual AECC audits.
  
• Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reporting and deliverable trip reporting as required.
  
• Identify, monitor, and order office supplies, furniture, and equipment while maintaining inventory levels.
  
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external communications.
  
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities and other personnel-related administrative tasks.
  
• Support special projects, meetings, and events assigned.
  
• Coordinate team-building activities and events to support employee engagement and team cohesion.
  
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred.
  
• 3+ years of administrative support experience in a professional office environment.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  
• Experience supporting senior managers or executives.
  
• Experience with expense reporting, travel coordination, and procurement processes.
  
• Knowledge of SharePoint and collaboration tools.
  

Experience working in a government contracting or corporate environment

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.