What are the responsibilities and job description for the SWFTS Modernization Support Program Analyst position at KMS Solutions, LLC?
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 Nation’s security and well-being.
KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.
Position Summary
KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a SWFTS Modernization Support Program Analyst for In-Service Strategic Submarines Program Office (PMS 396). This role supports a Department of the Navy (DoN) program office to ensure the acquisition, sustainment, and operability of all in-service strategic submarines, currently the Ohio Class submarines and soon Columbia Class submarines. This position supports PMS 396 which is part of Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager, Submarines (DRPM), and Team Submarine (TSUB).
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Manage all aspects of SWFTS Ship alterations to include; Scheduling, Coordination with Maintenance Facilities and contractors, development and routing of work packages, and representing PMS 396D in weekly coordination meetings.
- Provide Engineering and Technical support services for the oversight, analysis, evaluation, maintenance and review of submarine modernization management and planning documentation.
- Updates submarine modernization and installation planning documents.
- Coordinates with stakeholders, both internal and external to the client organization, to gain updated information.
- Coordinate the review of Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) documentation with the TYCOMs, Planning Yards, SUPSHIPs, NAVSEA technical codes and field activities. Assist in comment resolution.
- 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.
- 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 through approval.
Required 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.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience working with modernization of U.S. Navy ships and equipment is highly desired.
- Experience with submarine systems, equipment, operations, maintenance, or other submarine activities.
- Experience reviewing technical documents.
- Experience writing documents in accordance with the Naval Correspondence Manual.
- Familiarity with key stakeholders including Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Planning Yards (PYs), Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Submarine Type Commanders (TYCOMs).
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical field.
Competencies
- Strong written and oral communications.
- Very proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
Additional Eligibility Requirements (if applicable)
None
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement
- Secret Clearance is required
- This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Security Clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
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, normal hours are 7:30 AM-3:30PM. 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:
- Telework may be allowed up to 20%
- Subject to change based on business needs and customer requirements.
Travel:
- Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.
- Travel up to 25% 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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.
KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.
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