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Action Officer jobs are open across defense, federal agencies, and national security consulting, from junior analyst to senior program director levels, with specializations in policy coordination, interagency liaison, and strategic planning. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Description & Qualifications
About this role:
In this role you will:
- Assembles, formats, and reviews executive briefing packages, read-ahead folders, point papers, and slide presentations.
- Supports the preparation and review of materials for compliance with Navy Correspondence Manual standards and applicable executive formatting requirements.
- Support the generation and documentation of mission requirements.
- Supports command action tracking by logging incoming taskers, monitoring suspense dates, coordinating staffing packages, and tracking responses through completion. Logs incoming taskers, verify suspense windows, routes staffing packages through appropriate department heads, and confirm on-time delivery of front-office responses.
- Conduct program analysis and contribute to performance monitoring.
- Coordinate operational communications with Navy Program Executive Offices. Applies naval terminology and understanding of undersea warfare equities to review inbound and outbound documents.
- Engage in stakeholder communication and coordination.
- Contribute to documentation and reporting initiatives.
- Supports coordination with distinguished visitors, senior military officials, interagency representatives, and other stakeholders. Prepares formal meeting minutes, action item logs, and executive summary readouts.
- Provide operational planning and execution support as needed.
- Provides coordination support for Flag and SES leadership engagements involving external stakeholders, warfare centers, and industry partners.
- Coordinates comprehensive mission logistics, including secure transit planning, facility access control, and advanced technical infrastructure.
- Assist in risk assessment and mitigation.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience supporting military front offices, defense acquisition program offices, or headquarters commands.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Working familiarity with Navy Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and naval organizational structures.
- Strong foundation in mission support activities.
- Direct operational experience within the Submarine community or undersea warfare program offices (Highly Desired).
- Analytical mindset.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, including proofreading, executive memo drafting, and diplomatic interpersonal coordination.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 enterprise tools, digital calendar deconfliction systems, Defense Travel System (DTS), and task management repositories.
- To be able to travel 10%.
If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.
Position Description & Qualifications
About this role:
In this role you will:
- Assembles, formats, and reviews executive briefing packages, read-ahead folders, point papers, and slide presentations.
- Supports the preparation and review of materials for compliance with Navy Correspondence Manual standards and applicable executive formatting requirements.
- Support the generation and documentation of mission requirements.
- Supports command action tracking by logging incoming taskers, monitoring suspense dates, coordinating staffing packages, and tracking responses through completion. Logs incoming taskers, verify suspense windows, routes staffing packages through appropriate department heads, and confirm on-time delivery of front-office responses.
- Conduct program analysis and contribute to performance monitoring.
- Coordinate operational communications with Navy Program Executive Offices. Applies naval terminology and understanding of undersea warfare equities to review inbound and outbound documents.
- Engage in stakeholder communication and coordination.
- Contribute to documentation and reporting initiatives.
- Supports coordination with distinguished visitors, senior military officials, interagency representatives, and other stakeholders. Prepares formal meeting minutes, action item logs, and executive summary readouts.
- Provide operational planning and execution support as needed.
- Provides coordination support for Flag and SES leadership engagements involving external stakeholders, warfare centers, and industry partners.
- Coordinates comprehensive mission logistics, including secure transit planning, facility access control, and advanced technical infrastructure.
- Assist in risk assessment and mitigation.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience supporting military front offices, defense acquisition program offices, or headquarters commands.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Working familiarity with Navy Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and naval organizational structures.
- Strong foundation in mission support activities.
- Direct operational experience within the Submarine community or undersea warfare program offices (Highly Desired).
- Analytical mindset.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, including proofreading, executive memo drafting, and diplomatic interpersonal coordination.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 enterprise tools, digital calendar deconfliction systems, Defense Travel System (DTS), and task management repositories.
- To be able to travel 10%.
If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in action officer jobs.
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance with current investigation date
- Experience writing and coordinating formal staff actions, decision briefs, or executive summaries
- Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, public administration, or a related field
- Proficiency with government collaboration and document management platforms such as SharePoint or comparable systems
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines in a high-tempo headquarters or operations environment
- Familiarity with joint doctrine, interagency processes, or federal program management frameworks
Tips for Your Action Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to action officer language
Federal and defense job postings for action officers use very specific terminology: 'coordination,' 'synchronization,' 'decision briefing,' and 'staff action.' Mirror that language exactly in your resume so automated screening systems flag your application as a strong match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists action officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Action officer roles are fundamentally about moving information and decisions across organizational lines. Quantify the number of stakeholders, offices, or agencies you coordinated with on each project, because hiring managers treat that scope as a direct signal of readiness.
Get your security clearance paperwork current
Most action officer postings require an active Secret or Top Secret clearance. If yours is lapsed, start the reinvestigation process before you apply, since many positions close quickly once a cleared candidate surfaces and agencies won't wait for processing.
Prepare a decision brief as an interview artifact
Many action officer interviews ask you to walk through how you would develop and present a decision brief. Draft a one-page sample in advance using a real policy scenario from your background so you can reference a concrete example during the conversation.
Negotiate duty station before you accept an offer
Action officer billets are concentrated in the National Capital Region and major installation hubs, but remote and telework arrangements vary widely by agency and command. Confirm the duty station, telework eligibility, and any travel requirements during the offer stage, not after.
Action Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most action officers?
The companies hiring the most action officers right now include Analytic Services, Serco, and Deloitte, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and federal agencies with large headquarters staff tend to post the highest volume consistently.
How many action officer jobs are remote?
About 0% of action officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the classified and in-person coordination demands most of these roles carry. Policy-focused and analytical action officer positions at civilian agencies are the most likely to offer telework flexibility compared to operational or joint staff billets.
How do you become an action officer?
Start by building a foundation in federal, military, or defense work through entry-level analyst or program support roles. Develop strong staff writing skills, learn how decision briefs and formal coordination packages move through an organization, and earn or maintain a security clearance. Lateral moves into action officer billets typically follow two to four years of relevant staff experience.
Can you get hired as an action officer with little experience?
Entry-level action officer roles do exist, particularly in civilian agencies and contractor support positions, and they prioritize strong writing, organizational skills, and a clearance over years of direct experience. Military veterans transitioning from staff positions often move directly into these roles because their service record demonstrates the coordination and documentation skills employers need most.
What does the action officer interview process look like?
Most action officer interviews combine a structured competency screen with scenario-based questions testing how you prioritize competing tasks, manage up to senior decision makers, and coordinate across offices. Some panels ask candidates to walk through a sample decision brief or staff package. A final step often includes a background or clearance suitability review before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to action officer jobs?
You can find and apply to action officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your clearance level, experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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