Lab Manager

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Full-Time Regular Newport, RI, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

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 is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Code 25 Combat System, Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport RI.

Essential Functions

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

• Provide technical support to a team supporting a highly technical Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Code 25 Laboratory.
• Troubleshooting and resolution of software and hardware
• Attend meetings, communicate, and coordinate efforts between multiple projects and programs.
• Network configuration and troubleshooting

Required Education and Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in a relevant field providing program system administrator support to Navy Programs and customers.
• IAT Level II Certification (Security + or cybersecurity relevant IAT Level II)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong Containerization and virtualization experience
• Understanding of RMF/ATO processes and the ability to navigate DADMs, eMASS, & BiTS for daily tasking

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates degree or above in Cyber IT, or related field
• Experience specifically with undersea warfare systems.
• Three (3) plus years of experience providing program administrator support to Navy Programs and customers at NUWC Newport.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the customer and company leadership.
• Capable of effectively working and problem solving in both independent and team environments.
• Responsiveness, thoroughness, and attention to detail.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement

• This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret 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

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 and hear. The employee is frequently 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. 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. Limited telework is expected.

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 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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affi...