Senior Submarine Program Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Senior Submarine Program Analyst Company Overview: 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 nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nations security and well-being. KMS is a 2024 winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Valuesand Work-Life Flexibility. Position Summary / Objective: KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Senior Program Analyst to assist the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) In-Service Strategic Submarines Program Office (PMS 396) in the Washington Navy Yard. This position is available immediately. Salary is dependent on experience and education Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Integrate with UK to understand and stay abreast of life cycle schedules, upcoming availabilities, DASOs, material requirements and maintenance philosophies.
Attend and lead DSWG (Design Support Working Group) which is a US/UK meeting to discuss lessons learned and programmatic status (to include alterations, obsolescence, contract tasking).
Attend, prepare, and present DSWG status to ISSWG (In Service Working Group) as needed. Lead/Assist with all technical and programmatic UK meetings to ensure alignment and meetings are goal focused driving accountability of actions.
Align with other organizations (e.g. SSP, SEA 05, SUBMEPP, Fleet, 396, TRFs, EB) as needed to ensure right participation to avoid stove piping.
Integrate with UK to define maintenance problem statements to best leverage US maintenance best practices.
Coordinate with TRFs when needed to align help on repair strategies of Common Missile Compartment components based on UK needs.
Assist and provided technical expertise with TDENT and TFR resolutions.
Maintain passport with the ability to travel to UK to support face-to-face meetings.
Provide professional advice on all matters related to planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of modernization.
Assist PAPM in various other duties to include program strategies, meeting attendance, brief preparation and delivery.
Supports DREADNOUGHT Through Life Support meetings to establish effective collaboration between the COLUMBIA build program and In-Service Support Service.
Research, collect, review, interpret, evaluate, and integrate data from multiple sources to ensure technical and programmatic resolutions of current US/UK fleet issues as well as incorporation into future strategic preparation/long term solutions for the SWSS US/UK program for adjudication of obsolescence, modernization. Required education and experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Management, Engineering, Business, or Technical discipline.
At least 10 years of relevant experience. Preferred education and experience: Experience demonstrating ability to manage technical projects of large scope, size, and complexity in accordance with DoD.
Someone with a SSBN maintenance/life cycle background, strong nuclear experience, and possibly experience in the FMS mission and interface with other countries is highly desired. Competencies: 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.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements: Active Secret Clearence Other Duties: Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibility: None. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Ability to meet onsite presence requirements in Program Office workspaces in the Washington Navy Yard several times a week to support client meetings and interact with team members. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status. Telework: This is a Telework Allowed up to 40% position. Travel: Approximately 20% travel required with possibility of travel required to the UK. Benefits and Additional Compensation: KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus. AAP/EEO Statement: KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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