Professional Development Coach

Professional Development Coach

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.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your active DoD level clearance. This position is also contingent upon contract award.

Summary / Objective:

This team provides SETA (System Engineering and Technical Assistance) support to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 04X Operations. SEA 04X provides management direction to the Naval Shipyards (NSYs) and Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs) and serves as the Headquarters for Depot Level Maintenance. SEA 04X objectives are to improve business performance through project management excellence and competencies by coordinating management of NSY project execution efforts. The objectives of such actions will be to increase individual effectiveness, learning solution quality, and reduce overall program costs.

General Duties or Experience:

KMS is seeking an experienced Professional Development Coach to support leadership development and organizational effectiveness within Navy-owned shipyards. In this role, you will provide personalized coaching to shipyard leaders, fostering their professional growth and improving operational excellence across critical naval maintenance and repair operations.

Essential functions:

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

• Leadership Coaching: Provide tailored coaching to shipyard supervisors and managers, focusing on leadership development, strategic decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Performance Improvement: Support leaders in identifying areas for improvement, setting actionable goals, and achieving measurable results.
• Conflict Resolution: Guide leaders in managing and resolving workplace challenges to foster a collaborative and productive environment.
• Change Management: Assist leaders in navigating organizational changes, aligning teams with strategic objectives, and maintaining operational continuity.
• Skill Development: Deliver training on leadership best practices, communication, and time management tailored to the shipyard's unique operational context.
• Feedback and Reporting: Regularly assess progress through one-on-one sessions, providing feedback and actionable recommendations to enhance leadership effectiveness.

Required education and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in leadership, organizational development, psychology, or a related field. Coaching certifications (e.g., ICF, Gallup) and a minimum of 3 years in leadership or professional development coaching, preferably in industrial or military environments.
• Familiarity with Navy shipyards, maintenance activities, or related industries is a strong advantage.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level DoD clearance.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in leadership principles, coaching techniques, and team dynamics.
• Proficiency in conflict resolutions and change management strategies.

Preferred education and experience:

• Knowledge of US Navy shipyard operations, policies, and practices
• Experience supporting leaders in complex, high-stakes environments.
• A proven track record of delivering impactful leadership development programs.

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

• An active or current 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:

Individual selected would be responsible for overseeing overall contract execution and supervision of a geographically dispersed team of up to 130 personnel with multiple subcontractors supporting.

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.

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 20% position.

Travel:

• Ability to travel occasionally to various shipyard locations as needed.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

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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