Office Support Specialist

Virgin Galactic www.VirginGalactic.com is on track to become the world’s first commercial space line. It is dedicated to becoming a world leader in sub-orbital commercial space tourism with a longer term vision to develop other space technologies that have the potential to open space to significantly more people and users. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver and can make things happen - apply today!

Virgin Galactic is seeking an Office Support Specialist to provide excellent administrative support to our offices and team. This role will ensure efficient operation of TWO offfices,  our warehouse office as well as the Gateway to Space. Handling the day-to-day administrative duties such as maintaining office supplies, submitting purchase requisitions, and processing expense reports.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that facility security and visitor control requirements are met for guests.
• General clerical duties such as data entry, faxing, record keeping.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail.
• Provide an organized and stocked workspace including office supplies and refreshments. Ensure IT and facilities needs are met.
• Create, modify, and proofread documents such as reports, memos, letters, and presentations using advanced Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Word skills.
• Using advanced Visio skills create process maps, organizational charts, floor plans and other Visio documents as required.
• Enter and manage purchase requisitions in ERP system.
• Prepare expense reports.
• Update communications board for break room areas.
• Support staff in assigned project‐based work as required; other duties as assigned including covering for other administration staff when required.
• Book conference rooms and meetings.
• Coordinate on site events or gifts for special occasions.
• Proactively seek and provide solutions to process improvements across the department to refine workflows and efficiencies.

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Preferred Associate’s Degree, or 2-3 years of relative experience in lieu of degree.
• Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
• Capable of handling a large workload, effectively coordinate with multiple resources and multi-task in a fast-paced environment that may often have competing priorities with minimal assistance.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written with the ability to articulate requirements/actions/needs in a professional tone and attitude; exchange information to facilitate positive and efficient work processes and results (including written correspondence).
• Strong teaming and collaboration skills that foster office unity and cohesiveness in support of VG goals, mission, and standards.
• Proven ability to oversee processes to achieve objectives.
• Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow/processes to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and interact with staff at varying levels of experience.

Physical and/or Additional Requirements:

• Work between two locations, one in Las Cruces, NM, and the Gateway to Space outside of Truth or Consequences, NM.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces.
• Physically able to handle items weighing up to 40lbs (unassisted).

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S. teammates, as well as all newly hired employees. 

As of October 1, 2021, all new hires must be able to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, ( “fully vaccinated” means at least two weeks have expired since receiving the vaccination’s last dose as recommended by the manufacturer) . If  you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire. 

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S. teammates, as well as newly hired employees.

 As of October 1, 2021, all new hires must be able to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19virus, (“fully vaccinated” means at least two week have expired since receiving the vaccination’s last dose as recommended by the manufacturer).  If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met be your date of hire.  Virgin Galactic complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy.