Action Officer with Security Clearance

Company: LinQuest Corporation
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 26, 2024

Job Description:

LinQuest Corporation is seeking a highly motivated Action Officer (AO) to support 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) architecturesThese responsibilities are carried out in close collaboration with the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) and the USSF staffSAF/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 availabilityAchieving 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 supportThe Action Officer directly supports the Director of the Executive Action Group (SAF/SQE) by overseeing and directing the receipt, assignment, tracking and closure of all internal and external tasksThe AO manages the staff action tracking systemThe AO establishes and maintains effective working relationships with customers and other stakeholders both internal and external to the organizationThe selected candidate should thrive in a work environment with high expectations, and be able to manage varied assignments on specified timelines with attention to detailsWorking as a member of a diverse team, the Action Officer will:--- Perform administrative tasks including maintaining records, schedules, and correspondence;
* Manage staff actions for the supported office using the Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) application;
* Analyze incoming tasks and assign responsibility for their completion to the appropriate staff section;
* Monitor progress on actions; generate metrics to measure the organization's performance in meeting deadlines and quality expectations; prepare periodic reports on the status of staff actions and keep leadership aware of late, pending, and new actions;
* Check responses for proper formatting and completeness prior to senior management review;
* Manage and execute the action tracking process: develop standard operating procedures and serve as facilitator for users' requirements;
* Draft, proofread, edit and provide final review of internal and external correspondence;
* Manage records generated during the execution of the organization's projects and programs in accordance with Federal laws and regulations, as well as military Directives and Instruction;
* Lead the development and streamlining of assigned support processes and functions;
* Deliver briefings to organizational leaders on the status of assigned tasks.Required Skills and Experience:--- Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance to be considered for the position
* Bachelor's Degree and 2-7 years of relevant work experience (Experience in lieu of a degree or a degree in lieu of experience may be permitted)
* Excellent organizations skills; ability to plan, track, and maintain due dates for multiple taskings and products central to the organization's business processes
* Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications
* Excellent writing and editing skills
* Ability to present information in a briefing to senior leaders
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work collaboratively with personnel at all levels of the customer organization to delivery results; strong networking, interpersonal, and customer service skills are key
Preferred Skills and Experience:--- Experience working successfully with senior executives at multiple organizational levels
* Familiarity with task management (i.e., task assignment, tracking, and status reporting) applications such as ETMS2, Task Management Tool (TMT), or Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) is strongly desired
* Experience fostering stable and productive working relationships that communicate expectations and promote cooperation
* Experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience
* Ability to adapt to changing work environments while maintaining flexibility and versatilityWhy LinQuest? LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfoliosUnique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customersLinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellenceOur employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contractsBenefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Required TS/SCI

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