SWAC Executive and DAG Support Specialist

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SWAC Executive and DAG Support Specialist

KBR is seeking an experienced Executive and DAG Support Specialist to support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center’s (SWAC) Front Office team in Colorado Springs, CO.

As a SWAC Executive and DAG Support Specialist, you will provide on-site support to SWAC leadership and staff. You will receive direction from SWAC leadership, provide support services to the Deputy Director, and serve as a strategic advisor to optimize day-to-day operation of the SWAC by providing expert, comprehensive knowledge of SWAC responsibilities, priorities, and projects; developing and evangelizing daily business practices; and help to manage, guide and direct the Director’s staff to maximize its effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Record, track, and work Action Items part of the Deputy Director’s responsibilities
• Develop briefings, bullet background papers, and other correspondence and create staff packages for SWAC leadership’s coordination and approval
• Manage SWAC Deputy Director’s dynamic daily calendar and travel schedule, interfacing with senior officers/executives from multiple military commands and intelligence agencies, and facilitating communication between SWAC senior executives and staff
• Schedule meetings/events to maximize the Deputy Director’s and senior leaders’ time. Identify meeting participants, subject matter experts (SMEs) and required materials to thoroughly address the issue, produce solutions, direct further study, or re-vector the effort
• Ensure the Deputy Director is prepared for each event on their schedule, to include scheduling preparation time, providing read-ahead materials, biographies of participants, subject matter experts, and arranging advanced meetings, as required
• Support the SWAC DAG in analyzing incoming taskings with a critical mindset to determine the appropriate product and information required for response
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Space, IC, and stakeholder communities and understand their organizational goals/objectives, parochial views and their impact to SWAC
• Perform broad duties such as screening/filtering phone calls; setting up VTCs, receiving/escorting visitors; scheduling conference rooms; writing meeting minutes; making copies; and managing records management
• Assist security personnel with security clearance verification, building access, data transfers, processing visit requests, etc., as required
• Arrange travel plans for SWAC Deputy Director using the Defense Travel System (DTS), to book flights, lodging, and ground transportation to meet mission requirements.
• Infrequent travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations at the request of the Government
• Other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the contract
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance, agreeable to polygraph, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain.
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of experience in a Director’s Action Group or similar role supporting Senior Executives in classified environments
• Exceptional professionalism and strong experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills via phone, email and in-person
• Demonstrated ability to interact and build effective relationships and teams with government customers, FFRDCs, and contractors, working in a highly dynamic environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to effectively communicate with senior government leaders
• Proficient with security processes/procedures (e.g., document marking/handling, generating and transmitting classified visit requests) in TS/SCI and SAP environments
• Capable of opening/closing SWAC office spaces
• Strong experience with office management procedures, equipment and information management systems such as on-line calendars, Task Management Tool (TMT), security clearance visit request information systems, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Experience with working in special access program and special access required environments
  
  

Desired

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
• Master's degree
• Prior experience as an A&AS contractor in a DoD, MDA, or IC organization
  
  

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard
  
  

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

$90,000 - $100,000

This range is for Colorado only.

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.

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. 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.
  
  

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.

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