Administrative Assistant
Niskayuna, NY, US
Niskayuna, NY, US 
2025-03-13 13:34:10
Organizational Support
About Us
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
Job Description
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is looking for a bright, positive, and organized Administrative Assistant to join our examination equipment design organization. This position requires performing clerical and administrative duties to support the manager and a group of technical managers, engineers, scientists, and program managers in support of equipment development and testing efforts on-going at both the Knolls and Bettis Sites. Primary duties include supporting development and issuance of technical letters and documents, coordination of travel, scheduling of meetings, managing the organization's SharePoint Site, and coordination of tracking government and internal commitments. This role will require the frequent use of various commercial and in-house developed computer applications. You'll evaluate and assimilate information, data, and input for completeness, accuracy, and suitability to assure agreement with standards and procedures. Other duties include coordination of office space, procuring necessary office supplies, coordination of tracking of personnel during emergency evacuations, supporting resolution of employee concerns pertaining to work area and general job execution issues. This position will involve participation in administrative projects or initiatives to improve processes within NNL. Frequent interaction, teaming, and administrative support with peers outside the subdivision, located at both the Knolls and Bettis Sites, will also occur.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft products including Office 365, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI.
- Demonstrated proficiency with professional time keeping systems such as Kronos and travel systems such as Concur.
- Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills and an ability to make decisions to better organize and manage day-to-day office functions.
- Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative environments across geographic boundaries.
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!
Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.