Action Officer (Senior)

Company: Xator Corporation
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionXator seeks enthusiastic, positive, and proactive self-starters to join our team. Our leadership aims to attract and retain the best and brightest employees, maintain an environment built on trust and pride, and encourage individual and team achievements. We uphold ourselves to an exceptional professional standard of conduct, setting ourselves apart from our competition.Xator is dedicated to creating and maintaining a lifelong learning environment. We encourage forward-thinking, innovation, and out-of-the-box ideas in an inclusive environment. Our training and continuing education programs allows us to constantly improve services and deliver innovation to our customers. We invest in our employees and they, in turn, advance our clients' mission.Clearance Requirement: Active or Current TS w/ a current SCI and Polygraph.**This position is contingent upon award.****Five (5) years direct experience at NRO required***POSITION OVERVIEWThe Action Officer provides Director's Action Group (DAG) support in accordance with organization/office polices, regulations and procedures. The Action Officer directs and oversees the receipt, tasking, tracking and closure of all internal and external tasks. The Action Officer manages the actions tracking system. The Action Officer establishes and maintains effective working relationships with customers and other stakeholders if the Directorate/Office both internally and externally.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)The selected Senior candidate shall

• Lead, develop and streamline DAG support functions
• Identify internal and external issue that may impact the NRO and take appropriate action as provide by the US government
• Draft, consolidate, coordinate and edit executive-level documentation to ensure consistency with organizational strategic objectives; apply an in depth knowledge and understanding of DoD/IC issues, policies, programs and procedures affecting the NRO
• Make recommendations and prepare briefings, point papers and other materials based on analysis of complex policy issues and documents
• Participate in external committees, IPT, working groups and task forces
• Ensure critical information is disseminated to internal and external agencies including the Office of Secretary of Defense, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and mission partner equivalent offices
• Perform and maintain DAG support functions to include recognition programs, training, security
• Manage NRO Tracking Information and Enterprise Response (TIER) actions for supported office
• Analyze and assign or perform actions as appropriate
• Coordinate responses and assess for accuracy prior to senior management review
• Manage and execute the action tracking process; develop standard operating procedures and serve as facilitator for user requirements
• Monitor progress on actions, generate metrics to demonstrate accountability for meeting deadlines and quality expectations; prepare periodic reports on action status and keep leadership aware of late, pending and new actions
• Disseminate policy and legislative changes to appropriate parties internal to the NRO
• Draft, proofread, edit and provide final review of internal and external correspondence
• Develop and maintain presentations for audiences up to the NRO level; maintain a quality control process for all presentations
• Participate in DAG-related meetings
• Participate in internal committees, Integrated Process Teams (IPT), working groups and task forces
• Manage records generated during the execution of the Directorates' projects and programs in accordance with Federal laws and regulations, as well as NRO Directives and Instructions.JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in a Technical or Business related discipline
  • Desired: Master Degree in a Technical or Business related disciplineEducation and Experience
    • Ten (10) Years relevant work experience in IC or DoD with five (5) years at the NRO and Bachelor's degree in any discipline required. Direct experience at NRO and Advanced degree(s) preferred.Specialized Knowledge/Skills Requirements
      • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: federal acquisitions, Department of Defense (DoD)/Intelligence Community (IC) budget & finance process, and National Security policy
      • Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, project or program management or both
      • Ability to understand and write in a systems engineering technical language
      • Demonstrated experience with protocol and precedence: NRO/IC/DoD structure, regulations, directives, and policies
      • Knowledge of NRO/IC/DoD organizational structure, mission, vision, culture, values, philosophy, and operating principles
      • Experience working with senior executives at multiple organizational levels
      • In-depth knowledge and understanding of DoD/IC issues, policies, programs and procedures affecting NRO and its mission
      • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
      • Skill to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment while maintaining flexibility and versatility
      • Demonstrated experience working independently, anticipating and adapting to changing mission requirements and priorities, and managing multiple tasks with minimal guidance
      • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and technique appropriate to the audience
      • Ability to analyze situations and make well informed decisions
      • Detail-oriented
      • Ability to participate productively as a contributing member in a team environment
      • Strong interpersonal skillsOn September 24, 2021, the U.S. Government's Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued "2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors" mandating that Covered federal contractors, including Xator Corporation, and their employees shall be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, this position may require individuals to be fully vaccinated (2 weeks past final dose) or have been granted a religious or medical accommodation by December 8, 2021 or shortly thereafter.Equal Opportunity StatementXator Corporation, and its Subsidiaries, provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment as required by and/or consistent with applicable country law and company policy. Consistent with the foregoing, Xator Corporation provides qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status(s) protected by law. In the United States, Xator Corporation ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Powered by JazzHRxXEURVIkJE

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