Group Administrative Assistant; Software and Electronics Engineering Group

The Software and Electronics Engineering Group (76) collaborates with every research area at the Laboratory to create systems that accomplish their objectives in real-world scenarios and in unpredictable surroundings. Our engineers develop complex software and electronics systems, from concept to realization, for a variety of prototypes. We utilize the applied research approach to work on capabilities such as pointing and stabilization techniques to enable efficient space-based laser communication, and to build prototypes such as a ground-based sensor to detect biological threats in real time.

Our engineers are developing airborne visual navigation; flight controls; and on-orbit pointing, acquisition, and tracking systems. We have expertise in space-qualified electronics, precision controls, firmware, embedded software, and application software

The Engineering Division is seeking to fill the Group Administrative Assistant
roll to help with the responsibilities of the daily operation of the
Software and Electronics Engineering Group
, encompassing a wide variety of administrative support tasks. The candidate should be team-oriented and possess strong communication skills. An ability to work successfully with others is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-faceted office. The candidate is expected to possess a high level of professionalism in communication with senior management and other external parties, a strong level of discretion in handling private information, and excellent ability to maintain situational awareness of office and Laboratory level matters.

You will have an opportunity to initiate and take part in creative improvements to our existing processes. You will be a highly-valued and appreciated member of our team, contributing to our group’s important mission.

Specific tasks can be grouped into four main areas:

• Organization :
  The candidate will manage multiple calendars, a conference room calendar and group status board as well as coordinate internal and external visits and meetings and maintain office equipment and supply levels. The candidate will be the property coordinator for the group and serve as the point of contact for property. The candidate should possess the ability to set priorities and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Communication :
  The candidate must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently under minimal direction and to effectively monitor details.
• Accuracy :
  The candidate will enter weekly time sheets for support staff and students. The candidate will process shopping carts and procurements, execute credit card procurements, arrange travel and process expense vouchers, submit facilities and IT work orders, as well as data entry into a variety of Laboratory web-based forms, submitting release reviews, typing and editing memoranda, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, drafting and editing presentations, composing and archiving correspondence for the office.
• Professionalism:
  The candidate should possess a high level of professionalism in communication with senior management and external parties and an effective level of discretion in handling private and classified electronic and hard copy information, as well as in escorting visitors.

This position is expected to be on site in Lexington, MA five days a week during standard business hours.

Requirements

• High School graduate with at least 5 years of relevant experience,Associate’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a business or relevant field
• Proficient…