Submarine Electrical Systems Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Submarine Electrical Systems Specialist - TSUB PMS 392

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 

This position supports the SUB-E57 Division Director, the In-Service Submarine Ship Design Managers, which are part of Director, Submarine Programs, and Team Submarine (TSUB) providing executive level support to one or more Navy O-6/Civilian GS-15 level leaders. Provide support in planning, managing, tracking, executing, and reporting program initiatives and actions. 

Essential Functions

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

• Execute Ship Design Manager and Engineering Manager’s Technical Authority for all in-service submarine classes.
• Develop/review operational and technical written documentation such as Performance Monitoring Program (PMP) Operations manuals, Planned Maintenance System (PMS) procedures, Performance Criteria Manuals, System Health reports, Departure for Specifications (DFS), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), and Steam and Electric Plant Manuals (SEPM).
• Provide engineering oversight of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) engineering practices. Resolution of technical problems through expert knowledge of submarine systems design, operations, logistics support practices, and sound technical judgement.
• Influence other NAVSEA codes and Program Offices, Submarine Force Commanders, equipment manufacturers, engineering service contractors, Naval Warfare Centers, Supervisors of Shipbuilding, naval shipyards, and Performance Monitoring Teams (PMT) for maintenance of ship systems and technical issues.
• Ensures appropriate systems engineering processes are properly applied during systems life cycle sustainment.
• Plan, manage and coordinate various engineering development programs/projects which involve continuous systems monitoring, evaluation, modification, and analysis of other pertinent factors affecting system performance.
• Keep abreast of latest engineering technological advances as well as state of the art applications pertinent to the development of new products or theories within various engineering fields.
• Assist the SUB-E57 Division Director, the In-Service Submarine Ship Design Managers, and the SUB-E57 Branch Heads with resolving technical issues, and completing special assignments as assigned.
• Support program meetings, document meeting minutes and action items for Program Engineers, maintain and manage Program files, track, manage, and close out action items from meetings and those assigned by SUB-E57
• Prepare coordinated reports, presentations and briefings in support of program actions.

Required Education and Experience

• A current or active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field. A candidate with ten or more years of experiences directly supporting a Navy customer in a business capacity will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ten years or more of relevant experience with U.S. Navy Modernization and Submarine systems 
• Ability to plan, organize work and meet deadlines
• Comprehensive skill in applying, enforcing and integrating rules, regulations, and guidelines that impact projects and programs.
• Working knowledge of configuration management and modernization/alteration ILS processes and tools

Preferred Education and Experience

• Familiarity with DoW and DSP Policy and Instructions for Submarine Modernizations.
• Working knowledge of Navy correspondence and records management requirements, including security classification and handling restrictions; and Navy correspondence.

Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.
• Attention to detail in written and verbal communications.
• Familiarity with handling restrictions (CUI, NOFORN etc.), sensitive, unclassified and classified documents.
• Knowledge of Records Management processes.
• 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.
• Demonstrate ability to be a team player; works well with others; contributes positively to work/team environment while continually seeks ways to enhance contribution to the team.
• Handles differing situations, problems, and deviations in the work office according to general instructions, priorities, duties, policies and program goals.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement 

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

• Situational Telework is allowed for this position. However, that may change based on customer requirements

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.
• Travel up to 10%

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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