About this role
Job Description
The core function of this role is to manage the facility’s internal mail‑service operations—receiving, sorting, and delivering all incoming and outgoing mail and small parcels to staff throughout the office. In addition, the incumbent will perform secondary packing and shipping tasks for outbound shipments, ensuring they meet MIL‑STD‑2073 and any classified‑material requirements.
Key Duties
- Unload, sort, and log incoming mail and parcels.
- Deliver mail to designated workstations; obtain signatures or electronic acknowledgment.
- Prepare routine outgoing mail for courier pickup.
- Select the correct containers, cushioning, and sealing methods; pack items to meet MIL‑STD‑2073 and contract requirements.
- Apply bar‑codes, hazardous‑material labels, and shipping marks; complete packing lists and electronic shipment tickets.
- Load pallets, crates, or trailers and secure them per carrier guidelines.
- Safeguard classified material—maintain accountability logs and use approved containers.
- Track and replenish packing‑material inventory (boxes, stretch‑wrap, strapping, etc.).
Required Skills and Education
- High school diploma required.
- One year mail services or shipping experience
- Ability obtain and a Secret security clearance
About BAE Systems, Inc.:
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
Employee
Benefits
At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern
Benefits
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).