Executive Action Officer - Military veterans preferred

Executive Action Officer

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management/solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with over a decade and a half of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nations security and well-being.

Seeking applicant for Front Office Action Officer to provide executive level support to one or more Navy O-6/Civilian GS-15 level leaders for Team Submarine (PMS 396), Naval Sea Systems Command. Provide support in planning, managing, tracking, executing, and reporting program initiatives and actions.

Duties:
Serves as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to address complex inquiries, usually on short notice, that potentially require multiple sources of data and cross-organizational response.
Serves as a trusted adviser to the senior leadership in all areas of the organization including the development, direction, and continuity of policies, programs, and operations
Analyze and monitor program/project management progress and health to achieve objectives timely and effectively. Provides review and follow-up of organization-directed assignments and assures that the organizational goals, objectives, and deadlines are met. Advise management on best course of action to take for accomplishing established goals.
Exercise programmatic and operational review/evaluation techniques and methods necessary to advise senior level officialsf major issues and concerns and formulate recommendations.
Devise methods for securing required information. Identify and implement best practices.
Provide expert level oral and written communication skills to serve as a consultant and advisor to senior leadership. Facilitate communication and action management at multiple echelons/levels, ensuring talking points and deliverables are in-line with the executive messaging and expectations.
Exhibit analytical skills to include ability to identify patterns and anomalies to assist in making clear decisions during high pressure situations.
Maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the office and the Directorate.
Works independently, receiving a minimum amount of detailed guidance.
Handles differing situations, problems, and deviations in the work office according to general instructions, priorities, duties, policies and program goals.
May assist with special assignments, studies, or actions.
Performs a variety of administrative and action management duties and responsibilities requiring knowledge of office routine and an understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the work of the office including, but not limited to, the following based on overall organizational needs:
Strategic communications, Public Affairs, Information Technology, Financial Analysis, Human Resources, Workforce Development and Culture, and Ceremonials
Skill in office management and administrative operation requirements, strategies, techniques, and activities to manage numerous complex and competing priorities.

Qualifications:
Active Secret clearance is required.
bachelor's level degree or equivalent experience in a business or technical field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in submarine program / project management, operations, maintenance, modernization, or submarine life cycle management, research analysis, financial/cost analysis, or a related area.
Desired �¢?? one or more of the below:
o Experience/knowledge with Navy In-Service Submarine Programs
o Experience working within Naval Sea Systems Command
o Experience supporting senior military or civilian executives
o Active Duty Navy enlisted, junior officer, military executive assistant/action officer, or NAVSEA experience a significant plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
High comfort level working with and around all military/organizational levels, clients, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative to operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Full vaccination against COVID-19, and compliance with the Company's vaccination verification procedures, is required for this position, unless the individual is legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation.
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