Administrative Assistant at KBR, Inc. in El Segundo, CA

Title: Administrative Assistant

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Job Summary:

KBR is seeking a Conference Center Administrative Assistant to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage MSEIT conference room reservations and meeting logistics to support efficient daily operations.
• Maintain conference center spaces to ensure they are clean, organized, fully stocked, and ready for daily meetings and special events.
• Professionally interact with the (senior) leadership team, government customers, vendors, and personnel
• Assist with processing purchase requests
• Verify VARS in Visitor Control
• Badge Tracking
• Unclassified Rosters/Classified Roster backup
• Create FedEx, UPS and mail distribution
• Assist with vendor escorts, deliveries and special events

Required Experience:

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required for this position
• 2+ years of experience with providing executive-level administrative support in a large, business and or military environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience with managing calendars and meeting coordination
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and a proactive approach to supporting daily operations and addressing workplace needs.
• Experience with visitor control, badge tracking, and security procedures
• Be self-motivated, work independently, collaborate as part of a team to achieve office goals, and multi-task independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to proofread for grammar and punctuation with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external senior-level executives and their assistants in a professional manner and be proactive in anticipating government and administrative needs

Preferred Experience:

• Degree preferred
• Excellent communications skills, friendly attitude, and ability to work well with people
• Ability to accept direct supervision for work prioritization
• Ability to handle multiple projects, work well with tight deadlines and be willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Experience with SharePoint
• Experience with DoD, Intelligence, and Space Force or Air Force customers

Work Environment:

• Location: On site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal

• Working Hours: Standard, 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Compensation:

• For California only, the salary range for this position is approximately $44,800 - $55,900. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Other Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.