Acquisition 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 Nation’s 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 the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary / Objective:

KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Acquisition Analyst. As an acquisition analyst, you will be responsible for supporting acquisition and procurement in support of Ohio Class Submarines. This role includes working with contracts and acquisition for submarine operation, sustainment, maintenance, and modernization. This position supports the In-Service Strategic Submarines Program Office (PMS 396) which is part of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office Strategic Submarines (PEO SSBN), and Team Submarine (TSUB). PMS 396 provides acquisition, engineering, logistics, and project management support to Ohio Class Submarines.

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Acquisition Documentation - Coordinate with program office(s), program executive office(s), and stakeholders to ensure the timely development, routing, approval, and tracking of acquisition program documents.
• Compliance - Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as DAR, FAR, and other government environment.
• Task Planning and Allocations - Support Annual Task Planning and Allocations; engage with field activities on tasking details, determine the tasks that will be funded under the provided controls and allocated across activities. Assist in the prioritization of unfunded tasks and perform in-depth requirements analysis as needed.
• Finance documentation and analysis - Creates, maintains, and updates financial databases and spreadsheets, and generates various financial reports as required. Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Work independently in researching and documenting various Acquisition Topics and Documentation, DOD 5000, Other Transaction Authority acquisitions, and Milestone Requirements for an Acquisition Category (ACAT) 1 program.
• Manage Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) reporting.
• Prepare Ad Noc reports as required by the client.
• Perform administrative tasks in support of acquisition efforts.
  
  

Required education and experience:

• 3 years of experience.
  
  

Preferred education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering or other technical discipline (or commensurate experience).
• 5 years of experience supporting military and DoD clients.
• 5 years of experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition, especially for an ACAT 1 program.
• Experience in Contract Management, PPBE process, execution of various types of contracts and Financial Management.
• Understanding of data base management tools to track program execution status, contract execution status, and contract deliveries.
• Experience working with Navy Program Offices, especially NAVSEA or Team Submarine.
• Active Secret Clearance.
  
  

Competencies:

• Must have excellent client interface skills.
• Must work will individually and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative.
  
  

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

An active DoD Secret security clearance.

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.

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. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

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. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework:

• Telework may be allowed up to 40%. Greater in-office presence will be required during the initial 6 months to allow for ramp-up into the role.
  
  

Travel:

• Travel up to 10% may be required to locations including, but not limited to Continental United States, Hawaii, and United Kingdom.
  
  

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 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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