EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit . Follow on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Support department executives and staff with scheduling, telephone and email contact, meetings, timekeeping and budgeting.
• Provide logistical, data entry and record-keeping support for engineering activities including travel, recruiting, purchasing, office supplies, new hire onboarding, etc.
• Assist in software development processes including document approval and control, license purchases and renewals, and other tracking functions.
• Maintain security, integrity and confidentiality of information.
• Answer executive phones and direct calls as needed.
• Arrange staff travel and process expense reports.
• Track department expenses and reconcile department purchasing card.
• Organize group events and meetings.
• Follow up on time reporting to ensure completion by team members.

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 2 or more years of experience in a related role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good oral and written communication
• Good interpersonal and team skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Ability to multi-task and follow-up

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EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all-from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

• Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

• Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.