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Administrative Assistant - Finance & Administration (2025-085)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)

Location Kirkland, WA

Description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a dedicated **Administrative Assistant** to join our **Finance & Administration (F&A) Team** in **Kirkland, WA** .

This is an on-site position.

Our company prides itself on staying at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry and has been **recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years** .

If you are passionate about making an impact within a forward-thinking organization, read on!

Job Summary:

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be crucial in providing comprehensive administrative support to the F&A Leadership Team and other F&A personnel, including those in the IT and Legal Departments. Reporting directly to the VP, Finance & Administration, this role will also act as the primary back-up for the front desk receptionist, covering daily breaks and vacations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

+ Provide specialized administrative support for internal customers to relieve them of complex details and advanced administrative duties, including IT and training documentation, processing invoices, purchase requisitions, assisting with presentations, special projects like financial modeling, tracking budgets, and market research.

+ Handle professional communication and representation both verbally and in writing for internal and external customers; assist with creating/editing presentations, proposals, SharePoint posts, and department announcements/emails.

+ Manage project tasks, leadership calendars, special events, staff action items, expense reports, check requests, and other administrative tasks as needed.

+ Execute research and data analysis tasks as required.

+ Gather information and prepare reports by contacting personnel across all organizational levels.

+ Perform backup receptionist duties, including greeting guests, directing phone calls, sorting mail and deliveries, maintaining office security, and monitoring visitor access.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

+ Associate degree.

+ Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience in similar roles and responsibilities.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software.

Competencies:

+ **Problem Sensitivity:** Recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.

+ **Active Learning:** Understand new information's implications for current and future decisions.

+ **Service Orientation:** Actively look for ways to assist others.

+ **Judgment and Decision Making:** Evaluate costs and benefits to choose the best action.

+ **Deductive Reasoning:** Apply general rules to generate logical answers.

+ **Inductive Reasoning:** Combine information to form general rules or conclusions.

+ **Sensitivity Awareness:** Recognize and handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

+ As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by _International Traffic in Arms Regulations_ (ITAR). Candidates must be a US Person under ITAR.

+ Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug test, including cannabis screening.

Compensation and Benefits:

**Salary Range:** **$29.14 - $43.71 per hour** (Mid-point: $36.42 per hour). Typically, hires are closer to the mid-point of the range. Various factors, such as experience, skills, education, and market conditions, will influence the actual salary offered.

Benefits:

+ **Stay Healthy:** Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus FSA, HSA, and voluntary coverage options.

+ **Save for the Future:** 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

+ **Find Balance:** Employee Assistance Program and work/life balance culture.

+ **Time for You:** Generous Paid Time Off (starting at 120 hours) and 12 Paid Holidays.

Join a company that values your expertise and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. Apply now and take your career to new heights with Astronics AES!

Position Requirements

_As above_

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.