Administrative Assistant

JOB ID: 720825BR

Date posted: Mar. 18, 2026

Description:

Join an industry leader in the Aerospace and Defense industry’s fast moving Corporate Tax team as the right hand support to the Director of Tax Administration and two Directors of Tax Planning. We are looking for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and delivers impeccable service to senior leadership, internal partners, and external stakeholders.

In this role you’ll manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, craft polished communications and presentations, and streamline day to day operations ensuring the tax organization runs smoothly and efficiently. If you excel at multitasking, possess a knack for anticipating needs, and are ready to contribute to a high impact, mission critical function, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and optimize the Director of Tax Administration’s Outlook calendar/schedule, de conflict, and prioritize meetings based on program and business needs.
• Arrange complex domestic and international travel, including flights, lodging, ground transportation, and itineraries; ensure traveler safety and cost effectiveness.
• Field phone calls, emails, and visitors with professionalism and discretion; draft polished correspondence, memos, and reports.
• Add visitors to the visitor system and provide an escort as appropriate.
• Set up internal/external meetings, book rooms, coordinate AV equipment, order catering, and manage any required amenities.
• Create and edit high quality PowerPoint decks, Excel models, charts, and other deliverables; proofread all materials before distribution.
• Track deadlines, update project status, and identify opportunities for workflow improvements; assist with low level federal and state income tax compliance tasks.

Provide day to day administrative support for all Tax Planning activities, ensuring seamless operations across the team.

• Provide support for special projects and assignments as required, including low\-level federal and state income tax compliance tasks.
• Offer occasional assistance to the VP of Tax, handling ad hoc requests and special projects as needed.
• Answer routine office operations questions and enforce established policies and procedures.

This role will be an integral part of the Corporate Tax Department team, providing administrative support to help drive the success of the organization. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is proactive, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Basic Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience supporting executive level leadership teams
• Strong oral and written skills; able to convey information clearly to leaders, peers, and external partners.
• Builds constructive relationships with leadership, staff, vendors, and customers.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (formatting, formulas, charts, and presentation design).

Desired Skills:

• Continuous improvement mindset – identifying workflow inefficiencies and propose solutions.
• Basic familiarity with tax\-related software (Vertex, One Source)
• Previous experience supporting multiple directors and senior executives simultaneously

Clearance Level:

None

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:

Part\-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $51,800 \- $91,425\. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short\-Term Disability, Long\-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non\-represented full\-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6\.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Hourly/Non\-Exempt

Business Unit:

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Relocation Available:

No

Career Area:

Administrative

Type:

Full\-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

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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.

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