Administrative Assistant Specialist / Orlando, FL
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Job Responsibilities
Description:Work location: Orlando, FL
You will be the Administrative Assistant Specialist, for the Advanced Programs (AP) Office. Our team is responsible for delivering executive support that enables the Vice President and General Manager to lead advanced program initiatives with precision and impact.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Administrative Assistant Specialist, you will be responsible for providing seamless, executive‑level administrative services that keep the AP office operating at peak efficiency.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the VP’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
- Set up and maintain Outlook meetings, accept, decline, or reschedule invitations with full awareness of program priorities.
- Plan and execute business meetings and complex program events, handling agenda creation, equipment setup, logistics, and catering.
- Generate, distribute, and archive program documentation and communications for AP staff and partner departments.
- Lead a team of administrative assistants, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure consistent service delivery.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail‑oriented professional with a polished, welcoming presence. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at handling confidential information, and enjoy collaborating across functional teams to drive executive effectiveness. This role offers the chance to make a visible impact on cutting‑edge programs while developing leadership skills within a supportive, forward‑thinking culture.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
Security Clearance Requirement
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
The candidate must be proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Travel Planning (Concur), and other standard company programs.
The selected candidate must be willing to be on-site full-time.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
The ideal candidate should have the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments; should be a self-starter able to work independently; should have good attendance and work habits; should have the ability to maintain Vice President confidential/private records and information; should be able to handle more than one task at a time with accuracy; works well with all personality types and is calm when under pressure.
Candidate must also be flexible with their work schedule, available on weekends as needed and able to travel if necessary.
Desired Skills:
The candidate should have good interpersonal skills, should exhibit good job attendance and strong work habits, should be self-motivating and inventive, should be attentive to details and able to produce high-quality work products.
The candidate should have experience supporting executive level staff
The candidate should be trustworthy and dependable.
The candidate should be courteous, professional, and respectful of others.
Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels.
Should have an in-depth working knowledge of the standard Lockheed Martin office tools.
Demonstrate ability to coordinate events and symposiums.
This position requires arranging significant travel so prior experience with domestic and international arrangements is strongly preferred.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Administrative
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.