• Administrative Assistant - Sales

    Ducommun (Carson, CA)


    Administrative Assistant

     

    This role supports the senior leadership team by providing administrative assistance while also contributing to data analysis and reporting. The candidate will be responsible for managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling administrative tasks, while also collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making.

     

    Who are we?

     

    Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

     

    Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

     

    Our Facility in Carson, CA is our Engineered Products Group location, which houses our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, Radiofrequency Departments.

    Job Summary

    Administrative Support :

    + Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.

    + Handle correspondence, emails, and phone calls with professionalism and efficiency.

    + Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents for executive review.

    + Maintain accurate records and files.

    + Process invoices and expense reports.

    + Coordinate events, both on and off site, for employees engagements and customer visits

    Data Analysis :

    + Collect, clean, and organize data from various sources.

    + Perform data analysis using appropriate tools and techniques.

    + Identify trends, patterns, and insights from data.

    + Prepare data visualizations and reports for executive review.

    + Assist in developing and implementing data-driven solutions.

     

    Skills and Qualifications

    Required :

    + Strong administrative and organizational skills.

    + Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Excel, Python, R).

    + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    + Professional presence to support customer visits and meetings.

    + Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

    Preferred :

    + Experience in Technology or Engineering Markets. Aerospace & Defense a plus, but not required.

    + Experience with data governance and data quality management.

    + Experience with project management methodologies.

     

    Required Experience and Education

     

    + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

    + Relevant experience in both administrative support and data analysis roles.

     

    Base Compensation: USD 21.00 - 23.00 Paid Hourly

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

     

    23301 S. Wilmington Ave

     

    Carson, California, 90745

     

    United States