Executive Administrative Assistant

Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for\:

Textron Systems’ Slidell, LA office is seeking a flexible team player who is organized and action-oriented to join our team as an Executive Administrative Assistant. This role will report to the Vice President (VP) of the Crewed Land Domain, providing executive support and assisting the team in a variety of activities including\:

Responsibilities\:
•    A desire to learn and understand our business to be able to exercise a high degree of discretion and decision-making to achieve objectives.
•    Working closely with others to learn and anticipate needs to resolve administrative issues.
•    Contributing to the achievement of established business objectives and identifying areas of improvement to initiate and establish process efficiencies.
•    Interfacing with senior management, cross organizations, and internal and external customers which requires considerable tact and diplomacy.
•    Creating and modifying correspondence, talking points, presentations, spreadsheets, and other business documents to support overall business planning and proposal efforts.
•    Coordinating VP’s calendar, meetings, conferences and travel. Creating travel itineraries and completing expense reports in Concur.
•    Scheduling, organizing, and attending meetings to include setting up conference rooms, documenting notes, and coordinating follow-up actions.
•    Coordinating adherence to deadlines and completion of reports and projects within the team.
•    Coordinating VIP visitor and employee engagement events.
•    Working closely with facilities team to ensure building spaces, equipment, and upkeep to support business needs.
•    Other duties as assigned by management.
 

Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for\:

Textron Systems’ Slidell, LA office is seeking a flexible team player who is organized and action-oriented to join our team as an Executive Administrative Assistant. This role will report to the Vice President (VP) of the Crewed Land Domain, providing executive support and assisting the team in a variety of activities including\:

Responsibilities\:
•    A desire to learn and understand our business to be able to exercise a high degree of discretion and decision-making to achieve objectives.
•    Working closely with others to learn and anticipate needs to resolve administrative issues.
•    Contributing to the achievement of established business objectives and identifying areas of improvement to initiate and establish process efficiencies.
•    Interfacing with senior management, cross organizations, and internal and external customers which requires considerable tact and diplomacy.
•    Creating and modifying correspondence, talking points, presentations, spreadsheets, and other business documents to support overall business planning and proposal efforts.
•    Coordinating VP’s calendar, meetings, conferences and travel. Creating travel itineraries and completing expense reports in Concur.
•    Scheduling, organizing, and attending meetings to include setting up conference rooms, documenting notes, and coordinating follow-up actions.
•    Coordinating adherence to deadlines and completion of reports and projects within the team.
•    Coordinating VIP visitor and employee engagement events.
•    Working closely with facilities team to ensure building spaces, equipment, and upkeep to support business needs.
•    Other duties as assigned by management.
 

Qualifications\:
•    Required\: High School degree
•    Preferred\: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
•    5+ years of administrative experience
•    Experience working in DoD industry preferred
•    Must have exceptional communication and computer skills including intermediate or higher-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and other business applications.
•    Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, changing environment with competing and shifting priorities
•    Strong planning abilities with the capacity to handle complex assignments and demonstrate key attention to details under minimal supervision.
•    Strong interpersonal skills.

How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?
Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.  

Qualifications\:
•    Required\: High School degree
•    Preferred\: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
•    5+ years of administrative experience
•    Experience working in DoD industry preferred
•    Must have exceptional communication and computer skills including intermediate or higher-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and other business applications.
•    Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, changing environment with competing and shifting priorities
•    Strong planning abilities with the capacity to handle complex assignments and demonstrate key attention to details under minimal supervision.
•    Strong interpersonal skills.

How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?
Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.