Action Officer
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Job Location:
Beavercreek, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title:
Action OfficerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
Why Join Us
- Innovative Projects: KBRs 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.
Position Summary:
KBR Inc. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Action Officer/Assistant to provide direct support to the Senior Portfolio Manager across a wide range of program and portfolio management activities. This role is ideal for a mid- to junior-level professional who understands the fundamentals of defense contracting and project management and is eager to grow under mentorship.
The Action Officer will serve as a critical enabler for day-to-day operations ensuring smooth coordination timely execution of tasks and high-quality communication across the portfolio. This position requires strong organizational skills proactive problem-solving and the ability to operate in a fast-paced defense environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Portfolio & Program Support
a. Assist with portfolio-level tracking reporting and documentation across multiple task orders and workstreams.
b. Support development and maintenance of program schedules action trackers risk logs and deliverable matrices.
c. Help prepare inputs for monthly quarterly and ad-hoc program reviews.
2. Administrative & Operational Support
a. Manage email traffic taskers and calendar coordination for the Senior Portfolio Manager.
b. Draft route and track internal and external correspondence.
c. Coordinate meetings prepare agendas capture meeting minutes and track action items.
3. Security & Contracting Support
a. Assist with DD254 processing updates and coordination with security teams.
b. Support contract documentation data calls and compliance activities.
c. Maintain awareness of contract requirements deliverables and reporting timelines.
4. Communications & Deliverables
a. Develop high-quality slides briefings and reports for leadership and customer engagements.
b. Push out required training notifications compliance reminders and portfolio-wide communications.
c. Maintain shared repositories document libraries and version control.
5. Team Coordination
a. Support onboarding activities for new team members.
b. Help drive consistency and standardization across the portfolio.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site (Dayton OH)
- Travel Requirements: None
- Working Hours: Standard Core hours 0800 - 1500
Qualifications
Required:
- 25 years of experience supporting DoD defense contracting or government programs.
- Familiarity with project management principles (e.g. scheduling risk reporting).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel PowerPoint Teams).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one. (Im flexible on this)
Desired:
- Experience with DD254 processes or security documentation.
- Exposure to contract management task order execution or PMO environments.
- Interest in professional development and willingness to grow into increased responsibility.
What Were Looking For
A self-starter who is organized dependable and eager to learn. Someone who thrives in a structured environment but isnt afraid to take initiative. This role is perfect for someone who wants mentorship exposure to portfolio-level operations and a clear growth path within KBR.
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre 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. Lets 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 teams 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
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- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
- Facility
- Suspicious Activity
- Property Damage
- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
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