Action Officer, Senior

Action Officer, Senior



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.

• 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.

KBR is seeking an Action Officer (Intermediate) to provide Director's Action Group (DAG) support in accordance with established organization/office policies, regulations, and procedures in Chantilly, VA.

The Action Officer directs and oversees the receipt, tasking, tracking and closure of all internal and external tasks. The Action Officer manages the action tracking system. The Action Officer establishes and maintains effective working relationships with customers and other stakeholders of the Directorate/Office both internally and externally.

• Perform and maintain DAG support functions to include recognition programs, training, security
• Manage Customer Tracking Information and Enterprise Response (TIER) actions for supported office:
• Manage Customer correspondence handbook.
• Analyze and assign or perform actions as appropriate
• Coordinate responses and assess for accuracy prior to senior management review
• Manage and execute the action tracking process; develop standard operating procedures- and serve as facilitator for user requirements
• 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 and new actions
• Disseminate policy and legislative changes to appropriate parties internal to the Customer
• Draft, proofread, edit and provide final review of internal and external correspondence
• Coordinate and maintain presentations for audiences up to the Customer level; maintain a quality control process for all presentations
• Participate in and lead DAG related meetings
• Participate in internal committees, Integrated Process Teams (IPT), working groups and task forces
• Manage records generated during the execution of the Directorates' projects and programs in accordance with Federal laws and regulations, as well as Customer Directives and Instructions.
• Assist with the delivery of various courses. Including TIER, Action Officer, and Customer Correspondence courses.
• Lead, develop and streamline DAG support functions
• Identify internal and external issues that may impact the Customer and take appropriate action as approved
• Manage Tracking Information and Enterprise Response (TIER) actions for supported office
• Manage Customer correspondence handbook
• Draft, consolidate, coordinate, and edit executive-level documentation to ensure consistency with organizational strategic objectives; apply an in-depth knowledge and understanding of DoD/IC issues, policies, programs and procedures affecting the Customer
• Analyze and capture metrics on task execution, make recommendations on process improvements and strategic efficiencies
• Make recommendations and prepare briefings, point papers and other materials based on analysis of complex policy issues and documents
• Participate in external committees, IPT, working groups and task forces
• Ensure critical information is disseminated to internal and external agencies and mission partner offices
• Lead and manage TIER actions: assign to the appropriate division or branches, follow-up and provide status reports, coordinate responses in a non-conflicted manner for senior management review.
• Lead and participate at NRO-wide TIER Meetings
• Lead, update, and deliver various training courses, including TIER, Action Officer, and Correspondence courses

• Bachelor's Degree in technical or Business-related field (Advanced Degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience within IC or DoD
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: federal acquisitions, Department of Defense (DoD) or the /Intelligence Community (IC) budget & finance processes, and National Security policy
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering or project/program management or both
• Demonstrated experience working with senior executives at multiple organizational levels
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
• Demonstrated experience adapting to a rapidly changing work environment while maintaining flexibility and versatility
• Demonstrated experience fostering solid relationships that promote cooperation and communicate expectations
• Demonstrated experience analyzing situations and make well informed decisions
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, delivering one-on-one training, or facilitating training courses.
• Multiple years of demonstrated experience with TIER.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, delivering one-on-one training, and leading or facilitating Training courses.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing situations and make well informed decisions
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, delivering one-on-one training, or facilitating training courses.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.



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.



KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.



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.

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