Executive Support Action Officer

Trinzic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Executive Support Action Officer to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration (SAF/SQ). The ESAO oversees task receipt, tracking and closure, and coordinates actions with senior executives and stakeholders.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s degree with 7–15 years of relevant experience, excellent written and oral communication, and proficient use of ETMS2 and CATMS.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree and 7–15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with senior executives and stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to draft clear, high-quality correspondence and reports.
• Knowledge of task management systems ETMS2 and CATMS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, assignment, tracking, and closure of internal and external tasks.
• Coordinate and guide congressional actions.
• Maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Manage the staff action tracking system.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Executive communications

Relationship building

Task management

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

7–15 years relevant work experience

Tools

ETMS2

CATMS

Job description

Title

Executive Support Action Officer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR is seeking 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance to be considered for the position.
• Bachelor's Degree and 7-15 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

$105,000-$110,000 The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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 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

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• professional training and development

Belong, Connect and Grow here

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's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

We 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.