Modernization Support Program Analyst

SWFTS Modernization Support 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 & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary / Objective:

KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a program analyst in for the Non-Propulsion Electronic Systems Modernization Branch, as part of the In-Service Strategic Submarine Program Office (PMS 396), as part of Program Executive Officer (PEO), Strategic Submarines.

This person will directly support the SWFTS/MS/SCS/DPS Modernization Lead

(PMS 396D23) and will be expected to work across the In-Service SSBN (PMS 396), Naval Undersea Warfare Centers and Maritime Industrial Base (MIB). PMS 396D’s role is to manage and coordinate ship alterations and modernization of the Strategic Submarine Force.

Essential functions:

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

• Manage all aspects of SWFTS Shipalts to include; Scheduling, Coordination with Maintenance Facilities and contractors, development and routing of work packages, and representing PMS 396D in weekly coordination meetings.

Required education and experience:

• Current and emerging shipyard maintenance processes, Submarine systems and supporting documentation (e.g. Technical Manuals, Ship System Manuals (SSMs), Maintenance Standards (MS’s)), NAVSEA technical authority and shipyard process and procedures.
• Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize data for senior leader review is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and excel in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred education and experience:

• 7 years in related positions within the submarine force or submarine industry.
• Experience briefing senior military and government leadership (admirals/generals/SES).
• Bachelor’s degree. Experience may be qualifying in lieu of a degree.

Competencies:

• Strong written and oral communications.
• Ability to work within a team atmosphere.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Sharepoint)

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

Secret clearance is required.

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. Additionally, job may include going onto submarine or into a shipyard environment.

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.

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 position will be onsite at the WNY or a nearby contractor location with telework allowed (up to 40%).

Travel:

Travel to industrial activities/locations, may be required, up to 25%.

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.