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Administrative Assistant

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Layton, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Analyzing and mitigating safety risks associated with operating intercontinental ballistic missiles software. Systems Engineers support the Nuclear Safety Cross-Check and Nuclear Safety Analysis programs, which ensure that software meets nuclear safety criteria and avoids unintended actions.

About The Role

The Nuclear Safety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) program supports the Air Force's critical mission of ensuring the safety of nuclear weapon systems. We perform rigorous analysis and testing of nuclear weapon system software to ensure the system cannot violate the DoD Nuclear Surety standards.

Our Nuclear Safety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) program is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their diverse team in Layton, UT.

Responsibilities:

  • Plans, directs, and coordinates administrative support services of the organization, such as recordkeeping, document destruction, mail distribution, travel planning, telephone operator/receptionist, and other office support services.
  • Tracks, audits and generates reports on Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) inventory.
  • Arranges for purchase of office supplies and equipment. Analyzes internal processes and recommends and implements procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
  • Reviews staff-prepared correspondence, reports, etc. for proper format, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to instructions.
  • Ensures adequate supplies for the office and maintains accurate and updated inventories. Produces weekly status reports on the progress of action items and initiatives for the function.
  • May also supervise maintenance and alteration of office areas and equipment layout and housekeeping.

Qualifications

Required:

  • High School level reading, writing, and analytical skills
  • U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain Secret Clearance
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred:

  • Experience managing and auditing inventory
  • Experience with purchasing and expense report systems
  • Experience with Quality Assurance or Configuration Management

Details

Target Salary Range: $30,000 - $48,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $30,000 - $48,000

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