Executive Support Action Officer
- TS/SCI clearance
About the job
## Title Executive Support Action Officer 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 Joint and multi-domain operations. ## Key Responsibilities KBR is seeking a a highly motivated Executive Support Action Officer (AO) to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ).
SAF/SQ has overall responsibility for Department of the Air Force (DAF) space systems acquisition and architectures oversight as well as integration of allied, civil, and commercial space capabilities into United States Space Force (USSF) architectures. These responsibilities are carried out in close collaboration with the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) and the USSF staff.
SAF/SQ also serves as the Space Service Acquisition Executive (SAE) and oversees and directs the activities of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO), Space Systems Command (SSC), and the Space Development Agency (SDA).
SAF/SQ's guiding objectives are to (1) drive speed into space acquisitions, (2) make our space architecture more resilient, (3) integrate our space architecture with other war fighting domains, (4) drive program management discipline across our acquisitions, and (5) ensure that space and ground acquisitions are time phased to optimize operational availability.
Achieving these objectives requires a workforce with broadly diverse and deep skills in system engineering, program management, architecture analysis, program planning and budgeting, and executive level communications and support.
The Executive Support Action Officer (ESAO) supports the Office of the Assistant Secretary by overseeing and directing the receipt, assignment, tracking and closure of all internal and external tasks. The ESAO manages the staff action tracking system, coordinates special programs actions, and facilitates and guides congressional actions.
The ESAO establishes and maintains effective working relationships with customers and other stakeholders of the Directorate/Office both internally and externally.
The selected candidate should thrive in a work environment with high expectations and be able to manage significantly diverse assignments with strict attention to detail. ## Work Environment - Location: On-site, Pentagon - Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%, supporting strong work-life balance - Working Hours: Standard ## Required - -Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance to be considered for the position. - Bachelor's Degree and 7-10 years of relevant work experience (Experience in lieu of a degree or a degree in lieu of experience may be permitted). - Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with senior executives and stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. - Skill in using Microsoft Office applications and other standard business software to produce documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and reports. - Ability to foster cooperative and productive working relationships by clearly communicating expectations, encouraging collaboration, and promoting shared understanding. - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using clear, concise, and audience?appropriate styles and techniques.- Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the customer organization to achieve mission objectives; strong networking, interpersonal, and customer service skills are essential.- Skill in planning, organizing, and managing workload requirements, including tracking and maintaining due dates for multiple taskers, deliverables, and products central to the organization's business processes.- - Knowledge of task management systems such as the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) and - Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS). - Skill in writing and editing to prepare clear, accurate, and high?quality correspondence, reports, and other documentation. - Ability to perform work with a high degree of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness. ## Scheduled Weekly Hours 40hrs ## Basic Compensation The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Compensation: is $110,000-$130,000. ## Additional Compensation 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. ## Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of national 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.
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