General Manager Administrative Partner, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

## General Manager Administrative Partner, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Apply locations:
El Segundo, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R016019

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.

Join us and take your place in space.

The Corporate Communications & Public Affairs division of the Aerospace Corporation provides impactful communications to our employees and the customers we serve; we tell the Aerospace story.

We are seeking a driven and confident
** General Manager*
* **** Administra
* * tive Partner
** to work directly with the Executive Director of Corporate Communications & Public  this pivotal role, you will be a key contributor to the division's leadership team, offering strategic and forward-thinking insights to drive team and organizational success. You will be responsible for anticipating needs, making informed recommendations, and actively participating in planning and decision-making processes. Your duties will include streamlining workflows, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and providing collaborative administrative leadership to enhance overall operations.

Strong problem-solving skills, process ownership, and effective communication with leaders, colleagues, and customers across the organization are essential to ensure smooth operations and the timely achievement of internal and external deadlines.

This position is located onsite in El Segundo, CA.
** What You’ll Be Doing
*** Act as a partner, representative, and point of contact for the Executive Director by working closely with and fostering connections with internal management, government customers, contractors, and external senior leaders
* Organizes and prioritizes critical issues and information for the leader(s) to facilitate efficient decision making
* Oversees coordination of employee support for the division (office space, on-boarding, timesheet administration/auditing, training requirements, supply/equipment orders)
* Coordinates and facilitates special projects, tracks actions items and deliverables
* Coordinates division, corporate, and customer reports/deliverables/org charts (compile/edit/publish)
* Provides input and feedback on division-level activities and decisions, with follow-up communications and coordination
* Executes strategic, proactive, and complex calendar/meeting/event planning management and conflict resolution
* Arranges travel coordination, logistics, and expense reporting for senior leadership
* Improves and ensures effective processes/systems within the division that provide superior organization, efficiency and industry-lead technical best practices
* Collaborates with admins across the corporation to achieve coverage and increase efficiency and consistency
* Leads by training and mentoring admins and is a role model by demonstrating professionalism, team collaboration, technical expertise, and leadership behavior that is consistent with the company's values
** What You Need to be Successful
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* Minimum Requirements:

** High School Diploma or equivalent
* Prior experience as a senior admin or similar role
* Advanced administrative skills: project coordination, strategic execution of tasks, organization, detail-oriented, writing, and proofreading
* Advanced technological fluency across a wide range of tools and platforms such as Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Excel
* Advanced communication & interpersonal skills: leadership, collaboration, strategic thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, diplomatic, judgment, business acumen, and decision making, across all levels of the organization
* Ability to rapidly adapt to…