Administrative Assistant 4
Northrop Grumman
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Sunnyvale, CA · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: No Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
We are looking for you to join our team as an Administrative Assistant 4 based in Sunnyvale, CA
What you will get to do:
Performs normal office functions such as setting up and maintaining files; interviewing callers and making proper referrals; arranging meetings and conferences; and receiving, referring, or answering mail.
Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures.
Gathers, compiles and reports on information relevant to supervisors assignment.
Creates purchase requests and supports other procurement activities. Maintains QMA SharePoint site.
Assists with onboarding new employees with IT equipment and seating assignments.
The ideal candidate must be able to communicate written and verbally, and have the ability to maintain SharePoint site. This position is fully on-site.
Basic Qualifications for the Administrative Assistant 4
High School diploma/GED with 6 years of experience as an administrative assistant or similar field.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Experience arranging meetings and conferences.
US Citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as an Administrative Assistant in a manufacturing environment.
Experience creating purchase request and supporting procurement activities.
Experience maintaining Quality Mission Assurance SharePoint site.
Experience assisting onboarding new employees with IT equipment and seating assignments.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.