Make a Difference in Aerospace Excellence as an Administrative Assistant

Join PDS Tech Commercial and partner with an industry-leading innovator in the aviation and aerospace sector. We're seeking a highly organized, customer-focused Administrative Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being the go-to resource for employees, visitors, and leadership teams. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional administrative support and making a meaningful impact every day, this opportunity is for you.

Position Details

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant (5-Month Assignment)
Location: Goleta, CA 93117
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9/80 Work Schedule
Pay Rate: $37.83 per hour

About the Role

As an Administrative Assistant , you will support the Security Department at a leading aerospace and defense organization. Serving as the first point of contact for visitors and employees, you'll play a critical role in maintaining smooth daily operations while creating a professional and welcoming experience for everyone who visits the site.

Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to excellence will directly contribute to the success of the team and overall site operations.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Greet, assist, and process site visitors while ensuring a professional and positive experience
• Answer, screen, and manage incoming phone calls
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and conferences
• Maintain office files, records, and documentation
• Receive, sort, distribute, and respond to incoming mail and correspondence
• Prepare referrals and route inquiries to the appropriate departments
• Review drafts and completed documents for grammar, accuracy, and professionalism
• Gather, compile, and report information for management and leadership teams
• Support office operations by answering questions regarding policies and procedures
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Operate and maintain office equipment, including printers and other administrative tools
• Provide administrative support to site management and security personnel as needed

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with office equipment such as printers, scanners, and fax machines
• Experience handling incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Professional customer service skills and a positive attitude
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Standout candidates will also have:

• Advanced communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint in addition to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience supporting leadership teams in a professional office environment
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with exciting opportunities that make an impact. When you join our team, you'll gain valuable experience supporting a respected leader in the aviation and aerospace industry while expanding your professional network and skill set.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay at $37.83 per hour
• Opportunity to work with an industry-leading aerospace organization
• Exposure to innovative technologies and mission-driven work
• Collaborative and professional work environment
• Valuable experience that can help advance your administrative career
• Support from a dedicated recruiting and employee-care team
• A role where your contributions are visible, valued, and essential to daily operations

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys providing outstanding administrative support and delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your administrative expertise to a team that's helping support the future of aerospace innovation through PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details: $37.83 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.