Engineering & Logistics Administrative Assistant III

Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented administrative professional to join our Combat Missions Systems team in Sterling Heights, MI. As an Administrative Assistant III, you’ll work alongside a supportive team as part of the Engineering and Logistics function. Here, you will conduct special projects containing highly confidential information, and perform administrative duties to support engineering directors and site based activities. Additionally, you’ll work with across all organizational levels at various US sites to gather information and prepare reports. The Engineering and Logistics team also provides a flexible 9/80 work schedule, competitive benefits and a 8% match on 401(k) contributions.

General responsibilities include:

- Schedule meetings and conference rooms, manage calendars
- Coordinate events (e.g. program reviews, training, meetings), including ordering catering, preparing the event space, and being the local contact for visitors
- Tracking action items to closure
- Creating and distributing meeting minutes
- Complete expense reporting and travel arrangements of management team
- Support new-hire orientation
- Update team communications on SharePoint (calendar events, announcements)
- Creating templates to increase department efficiency
- Update and create organizational data in Powerpoint.
- Update database entries
- Update and maintain Excel workbooks
- Work closely with other departments in execution of assignments
- Ordering requested office supplies
- Support site safety and employee activity events (registration, distribution of material, etc.)
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School Diploma with 2+ years of relevant experience; or associate's or bachelor's degree in business or related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Execution Focus: Must be a highly organized individual. Able to multi-task and prioritize the highest impact projects and execute well under pressure. Change on the fly in an instant.
- Proficient in MS Office Tools including intermediate experience in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively with other administrative staff.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with development of SharePoint site
- Intermediate skills with MS Access or Visio
- Project Management experience
- Comfortable with public speaking; presenting verbally to senior personnel as needed
- Experience working with engineering disciplines.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $48438 - $77500

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.