Administrative Assistant IV at SAIC, Santa Maria, CA

Administrative Assistant IV at SAIC in Santa Maria, CA. Contract. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

 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.

• 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.