Logistician IV - PMS Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Logistician I – IV – NSCWPD Code 316

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 / Objective:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering, and Fleet support services for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft, and unmanned vehicles. 

This position supports NSWCPD Code 316, which is responsible for the Planned Maintenance System (PMS)/Class Maintenance Plan (CMP), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and PMS Service Request (PSRs), review of New Construction PMS Contract Deliverables, and PMS update and development for in-service, modernization, new construction, and land-based engineering test site maintenance documents.

Essential functions:

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

• Collect, review, and process Fleet logistics and maintenance feedback (e.g., TFBRs, LARs, MAFs) for shipboard mechanical and electrical systems.
• Analyze Planned Maintenance System (PMS) data and recommend updates to MIPs/MRCs based on field experience and reliability trends.
• Support the development, review, and update of ILS documentation including:

• Maintenance Index Pages (MIP) / Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC)
• Maintenance Plans
• Technical Manuals
• Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD)
• Allowance Parts Lists (APLs)
• Logistics Support Analyses (LSA)

• Use Navy data systems (e.g., PMSMIS, REMEDY, DECKPLATE, CDMD-OA, MBPS, OMMS-NG, SKED, SCLSIS) to assess configuration, logistics status, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Track the incorporation of feedback into logistics products and PMS systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and Fleet representatives to resolve supportability issues and maintain logistics accuracy across ship classes.
• Prepare logistics assessments, reports, and briefing materials in support of PMS and ILS process improvements.
• Participate in ILS Reviews (ILSRs), Technical Evaluation Reviews (TERs), and Engineering Change proposals related to logistics.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements and lifecycle sustainment planning
• Navy shipboard experience in an engineering Rate (i.e. MM, EM, GS, HT, EN, etc.) is required.
• Working knowledge of Navy maintenance and logistics systems (e.g., PMSMIS, REMEDY, DECKPLATE, MBPS, e-Waivers, OMMS-NG, CDMD-OA)..
• Required years of professional experience in logistics or life cycle support, preferably supporting Navy or DoD programs:
  • Logistician I – Entry Level
  • Logistician II - 3 years
  • Logistician III - 7 years
  • Logistician IV - 10 years

Preferred education and experience:

• NAVSEA Reliability Centered Maintenance Level 1 & 2 certification (active or held within previous three years)
• Prior Navy or DoD experience in logistics, maintenance planning, or configuration management.
• Experience with Logistics Support Analysis Records (LSAR) or Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP).
• Understanding of NAVSEA technical documentation standards and processes.
• Experience with supporting PMS updates and Fleet feedback response workflows.
• Technical writing experience, particularly with maintenance or logistics documentation.

• Adept at learning new systems and terminology.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• High comfort level working with and around all military/organizational levels, clients, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
• Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative to operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations. 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. 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:

• This role is Onsite full time. Situational telework may be allowed for this position subject to customer requirements/expectations.

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS 
• Travel up to 10% may be required

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

KMS offers a competitive benefits package 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.