Action officer job description
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Action officer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in action officer job postings.
Sample action officer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of administrative procedures
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
Sample required action officer soft skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to take initiative and use problem-solving skills
- Strong customer service orientation
Action officer job description example 1
KBR action officer job description
Title:
Sr. Action Officer
KBR is seeking an Action Officer (mid-level) to join our Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) Customer's acquisition office support staff. The Customer is responsible for major system acquisition and operations support of ground hardware and software systems within the GED portfolio. Candidates will direct and oversee the receipt tasking, tracking, and closure of all internal and external tasks for the Director's Action Group (DAG).
Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain working relationships with customers and other internal and external stakeholders of the Directorate/Office. Answer and filter action items appropriately to reduce the burden on SPO Action Officers. Coordinate with organizational elements to deliver Enterprise-Level responses. Analyze and assign actions as appropriate. Manage and execute the action tracking process, to include the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP). Generate metrics to demonstrate accountability for meeting deadlines and quality expectations and develop reports on action status. Draft, proofread, edit, and provide final review of internal and external correspondence. Coordinate and maintain presentations. Participate in internal committees, Integrated Process Teams (IPT), working groups and task forces.
* Degree: Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline (Advance degree preferred)
* 10 years within any government organization or 5 years within the DoD/IC
* TS/SCI with CI Poly.
Or:
* Degree: Associates degree in any discipline
* 10 years experience within DoD/IC or 5 years within the NRO.
* TS/SCI with CI Poly.
Demonstrated experience in/with:
* Federal acquisition, DoD/IC budget and finance, National Security Policy.
* Systems engineering and/or project / program management
* Experience working with Senior executives
* Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
* Being adaptable, versatile, and flexible.
* Fostering relationships to promote cooperation and communication
* Analyzing situations and making well informed decisions
* Communicating effectively and concisely
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
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.
Sr. Action Officer
KBR is seeking an Action Officer (mid-level) to join our Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) Customer's acquisition office support staff. The Customer is responsible for major system acquisition and operations support of ground hardware and software systems within the GED portfolio. Candidates will direct and oversee the receipt tasking, tracking, and closure of all internal and external tasks for the Director's Action Group (DAG).
Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain working relationships with customers and other internal and external stakeholders of the Directorate/Office. Answer and filter action items appropriately to reduce the burden on SPO Action Officers. Coordinate with organizational elements to deliver Enterprise-Level responses. Analyze and assign actions as appropriate. Manage and execute the action tracking process, to include the creation of standard operating procedures (SOP). Generate metrics to demonstrate accountability for meeting deadlines and quality expectations and develop reports on action status. Draft, proofread, edit, and provide final review of internal and external correspondence. Coordinate and maintain presentations. Participate in internal committees, Integrated Process Teams (IPT), working groups and task forces.
* Degree: Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline (Advance degree preferred)
* 10 years within any government organization or 5 years within the DoD/IC
* TS/SCI with CI Poly.
Or:
* Degree: Associates degree in any discipline
* 10 years experience within DoD/IC or 5 years within the NRO.
* TS/SCI with CI Poly.
Demonstrated experience in/with:
* Federal acquisition, DoD/IC budget and finance, National Security Policy.
* Systems engineering and/or project / program management
* Experience working with Senior executives
* Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
* Being adaptable, versatile, and flexible.
* Fostering relationships to promote cooperation and communication
* Analyzing situations and making well informed decisions
* Communicating effectively and concisely
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
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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Action officer job description example 2
General Dynamics action officer job description
**Type of Requisition:** Regular
**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Secret
**Public Trust/Other Required:** None
**Job Family:** Training
Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require intermediate knowledge of U.S. Navy Combat Systems Capabilities and Limitations to the element level.
Reviews and analyzes U.S. Navy Combat System Engineering Capabilities and Limitations and U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical Doctrine and integrates and conceptualizes the execution of Doctrine optimizing the application of ship's Combat Systems capabilities and limitation.
1. Conducts dynamic assessment of the sailors' abilities to comply with approved maintenance and operational procedures and thereafter provides formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency.
2. Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
3. Documents the training conducted with specifics of the individual areas / watch station and is responsible for generation of a formal assessment of measure of success via written report.
4. Teaches moderately complex Navy Combat Systems training programs and related materials in support of ZTF training objectives.
5. Periodically reviews course content and objectives.
6. Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
7. Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness.
8. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
9. Updates course documentation on a regular basis to ensure timeliness and relevance.
10. Participates in special projects as required.
Seven (7) years of experience with the required system or process as either a maintenance technician manager or operator manager with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a master level training environment. For Waterfront instructors, relevant experience in the fields of Surface, Subsurface, Air, Strike, C4I, or Ballistic Missile Defense is required. Of the seven years, one (1) year of experience as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment, to include curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems including one (1) year relevant experience interfacing with training systems/simulations for effective and correct presentation of learning objectives..
Desired qualifications as AAWC/ADC, AIC, LC or ASTAC on an ZUMWALT Platform or AEGIS CRUDES. CSTT technical or tactical qualification and experience desired. Prior instructor duty with NEC 9502 highly desired.
As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering, professional services and simulation and training to customers in the defense, federal civilian government, health, homeland security, intelligence, state and local government and commercial sectors. With approximately 32,000 professionals worldwide, the company delivers IT enterprise solutions, manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs and provides mission support services.
COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Secret
**Public Trust/Other Required:** None
**Job Family:** Training
Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessment that require intermediate knowledge of U.S. Navy Combat Systems Capabilities and Limitations to the element level.
Reviews and analyzes U.S. Navy Combat System Engineering Capabilities and Limitations and U.S. Navy Operational and Tactical Doctrine and integrates and conceptualizes the execution of Doctrine optimizing the application of ship's Combat Systems capabilities and limitation.
1. Conducts dynamic assessment of the sailors' abilities to comply with approved maintenance and operational procedures and thereafter provides formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical and tactical proficiency.
2. Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
3. Documents the training conducted with specifics of the individual areas / watch station and is responsible for generation of a formal assessment of measure of success via written report.
4. Teaches moderately complex Navy Combat Systems training programs and related materials in support of ZTF training objectives.
5. Periodically reviews course content and objectives.
6. Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
7. Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness.
8. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
9. Updates course documentation on a regular basis to ensure timeliness and relevance.
10. Participates in special projects as required.
Seven (7) years of experience with the required system or process as either a maintenance technician manager or operator manager with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in a master level training environment. For Waterfront instructors, relevant experience in the fields of Surface, Subsurface, Air, Strike, C4I, or Ballistic Missile Defense is required. Of the seven years, one (1) year of experience as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment, to include curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems including one (1) year relevant experience interfacing with training systems/simulations for effective and correct presentation of learning objectives..
Desired qualifications as AAWC/ADC, AIC, LC or ASTAC on an ZUMWALT Platform or AEGIS CRUDES. CSTT technical or tactical qualification and experience desired. Prior instructor duty with NEC 9502 highly desired.
As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering, professional services and simulation and training to customers in the defense, federal civilian government, health, homeland security, intelligence, state and local government and commercial sectors. With approximately 32,000 professionals worldwide, the company delivers IT enterprise solutions, manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs and provides mission support services.
COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Action officer job description example 3
CACI International action officer job description
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required:
Type of Travel:
CACI is seeking an experienced Survivability Assessment (SA) Staff Action Officer to track and support critical assessments for DOD locations. The National Leadership Command Capabilities (NLCC) office sets the policy and tracks these programs at a senior level and needs a self motivated individual that can work with minimal oversight, and has experience in BSA's, critical infrastructure programs, and Mission Assurance inspections. This position is located in Arlington, VA but does allow for partial teleworking.
What You'll Get to Do:
+ Support National Leaders by providing advocacy, guidance, and integration oversight for critical assessments.
+ Ensure capabilities are secure, survivable, enduring, and available under all conditions.
+ Use your technical expertise and Assessment program background to provide analysis and policy support for the NLCC and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to ensure National Security Systems are safe and secure.
+ Be the link between assessors and stakeholders at the executive level.
+ Conduct high-level functional systems analysis of reports and provide actionable feedback to government customers and stakeholders.
+ Provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments used in the NC3/COOP/COG environment.
+ Assist in DoD CIO digital modernization initiatives involving both National and Military organizations.
+ Represent government leads at meetings and during exercises by providing professional judgment and expertise on behalf of the customer to stakeholders.
+ Help plan and draft policy documents and congressional correspondence while providing subject matter expertise on wide range of DOD CIO taskings.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
+ Active TS/SCI security clearance.
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and over 10 years of relevant related military or federal assessment experience.
+ Strong working knowledge of DOD organization, military services, major military staff operations, and COOP/COG as a mission domain.
+ Knowledge of DOD and the various players (services, components, COCOMs, etc.) that are stakeholders in the Senior leader communications mission domains.
+ Technical expertise and analytical skills to support BSA efforts.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
+ Working knowledge of CATMS - DoD tasking system.
+ Familiar with Defense Threat Reduction Agency organization and processes.
Please note that this position description is not an active opening but is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
What We Can Offer You:
- We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required:
Type of Travel:
CACI is seeking an experienced Survivability Assessment (SA) Staff Action Officer to track and support critical assessments for DOD locations. The National Leadership Command Capabilities (NLCC) office sets the policy and tracks these programs at a senior level and needs a self motivated individual that can work with minimal oversight, and has experience in BSA's, critical infrastructure programs, and Mission Assurance inspections. This position is located in Arlington, VA but does allow for partial teleworking.
What You'll Get to Do:
+ Support National Leaders by providing advocacy, guidance, and integration oversight for critical assessments.
+ Ensure capabilities are secure, survivable, enduring, and available under all conditions.
+ Use your technical expertise and Assessment program background to provide analysis and policy support for the NLCC and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to ensure National Security Systems are safe and secure.
+ Be the link between assessors and stakeholders at the executive level.
+ Conduct high-level functional systems analysis of reports and provide actionable feedback to government customers and stakeholders.
+ Provide technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments used in the NC3/COOP/COG environment.
+ Assist in DoD CIO digital modernization initiatives involving both National and Military organizations.
+ Represent government leads at meetings and during exercises by providing professional judgment and expertise on behalf of the customer to stakeholders.
+ Help plan and draft policy documents and congressional correspondence while providing subject matter expertise on wide range of DOD CIO taskings.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
+ Active TS/SCI security clearance.
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and over 10 years of relevant related military or federal assessment experience.
+ Strong working knowledge of DOD organization, military services, major military staff operations, and COOP/COG as a mission domain.
+ Knowledge of DOD and the various players (services, components, COCOMs, etc.) that are stakeholders in the Senior leader communications mission domains.
+ Technical expertise and analytical skills to support BSA efforts.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
+ Working knowledge of CATMS - DoD tasking system.
+ Familiar with Defense Threat Reduction Agency organization and processes.
Please note that this position description is not an active opening but is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
What We Can Offer You:
- We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.
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Updated March 14, 2024