Action Officer

Title:
Action Officer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

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:

• 2-5 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. (I'm 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 We're Looking For

A self-starter who is organized, dependable, and eager to learn. Someone who thrives in a structured environment but isn't 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 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.