Title:
Action Officer

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Action Officer (AO) to join our team supporting the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ).

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

The Action Officer directly supports the Director of Integration (SAF/SQX), who oversees space-related acquisition programs and budgets, and develops, coordinates and implements space-related acquisition policies and processes. SAF/SQX is also the principal advisor to SAF/SQ on special access programs. The AO will assist the Director by performing a variety of administrative functions, including managing the office's workflow and schedule; coordinating multiple executive-level calendars; tracking the status of staff actions and reports; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and other stakeholders of the directorate both internally and externally. The AO should thrive in a work environment with high expectations, and be able to manage significantly diverse assignments with attention to details.

Working independently, or as part of a team, the Action Officer will:

• Perform administrative tasks including managing schedules, tasks, and official correspondence
• Manage staff actions for the supported office using the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2), Task Management Tool (TMT), or similar application
• Analyze incoming tasks and assign responsibility for their completion to the appropriate staff section
• Monitor progress on actions; generate metrics to demonstrate accountability for meeting deadlines and quality expectations; prepare periodic reports on action status and keep leadership aware of late, pending, new actions
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to promote efficient and effective workflow
• Draft, proofread, edit and provide final review of internal and external correspondence
• Manage records generated during the execution of the organization's projects and programs in accordance with Federal laws and regulations, as well as military Directives and Instructions
• Make recommendations and prepare briefings, point papers and other materials based on analysis of complex issues and documents
• Participate in working groups, and integrated process teams as required

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance to be considered for the position
• Bachelor's Degree and 0-7 years of relevant work experience (Experience in lieu of a degree or a degree in lieu of experience may be permitted subject to customer approval)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications
• Experience fostering stable and productive working relationships that communicate expectations and promote cooperation
• Experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the customer organization to delivery results; strong networking, interpersonal, and customer service skills are key

Desired:

• Excellent organizations skills; ability to plan, track, and maintain due dates for multiple projects and products central to the organization's business processes
• Experience working successfully with senior executives at multiple organizational levels
• Familiarity with task management (i.e., task assignment, tracking, and status reporting) applications such as Task Management Tool (TMT) or Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) is strongly desired
• Exemplary writing and editing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments while maintaining focus on accomplishing the mission

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.