Submarine Modernization Program Analyst
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 over a decade and a half of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nations security and well-being.
KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Modernization Program Analyst for submarine modernization of Ohio Class Submarines, both Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) and Guided Missile Submarines (SSGN). This role supports a Department of the Navy (DoN) program office to ensure submarine equipment is modernization, and to ensure the modernization properly documented, planned, and installed. This role requires maintaining updated briefs and trackers to document and report status as well as working with many stakeholders. 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.
Duties:
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Provide Engineering and Technical support services for the oversight, analysis, evaluation, maintenance and review of submarine modernization management and planning documentation.
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Updates submarine modernization and installation planning documents.
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Coordinates with stakeholders, both internal and external to the client organization, to gain updated information.
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Tracks project milestones and updates tracking documents and spreadsheets.
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Works with numerous submarine systems including Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E), Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES), Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS), and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I).
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Coordinate the review of Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) documentation with the TYCOMs, Planning Yards, SUPSHIPs, NAVSEA technical codes and field activities. Assist in comment resolution.
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Maintain modernization documentation including Justification Cost Forms (JCFs), Ship Alteration Records (SARs), Alteration and Improvements (A&Is), Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), Liaison Action Records (LARs), and Government Furnished Information (GFI) requests in the appropriate data information systems.
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Provide In-Service Program Manager weekly metrics and status of all Modernization documentation with NAVSEA for review and approval to support Program Manager and other related reviews. At the direction PM, issue all Modernization documentation for initial NAVSEA technical review and comment. Coordinate the review and assist with resolution of comments between reviews of all Modernization documentation sponsors thru approval.
Required education and experience:
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10+ year working in a related position.
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5+ years working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
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Bachelor’s degree. Experience may be qualifying in lieu of a degree.
Preferred education and experience:
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Experience working with modernization of U.S. Navy ships and equipment is highly desired.
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Experience with submarine systems, equipment, operations, maintenance, or other submarine activities.
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Experience reviewing technical documents.
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Experience writing documents in accordance with the Naval Correspondence Manual.
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Familiarity with key stakeholders including Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Planning Yards (PYs), Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Submarine Type Commanders (TYCOMs).
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Familiarity with modernization documents including Ship Alteration Records (SARs), Alteration and Improvements (A&Is), Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), Liaison Action Records (LARs), Justification Cost Forms (JCFs), and Government Furnished Information (GFI) requests in the appropriate data information systems.
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Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
Competencies:
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Great verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work independently.
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Understanding of project management fundamentals including critical path items, risk management, and long lead time items.
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:
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.
Work Location:
Remote
Telework:
N/A, remote position.
Travel:
Up to 30% travel may be required to locations including, but not limited to, Washington, DC; Kings Bay, GA; Bangor, WA; and Norfolk, VA.
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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