Technical Action Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Technical Action Officer - TSUB PMS 396

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 

The Management Analyst III - 396J/SP21 Technical Action Officer is responsible for technical support of OHIO and VANGUARD Class submarines within the US/UK SWSS Program Office (396J) and resides in the Technical Branch (J2). The Technical Action Officer will also work with outside organizations including Naval Undersea Warfare Command (NUWC), Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), WR Systems, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Trident Systems Project Team (TSPT), Electric Boat (EB), NAVSEA organizations and other organizations as required while investigating and resolving technical issues. 

Essential Functions

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

• Respond to and manage TFR and TDENT response and development of matrix tracking data to update to the Technical Branch Head 
• Conduct Data and Risk Analysis of matrix tracking tools to predict and present engineering problem statements for addressing lifecycle maintenance and sustainability concerns for In-Service US/UK SSBN’s.
• Coordinate with various ISEAs for SWSS related issues including alterations, fleet training improvement, fleet feedback and fleet trends for sustainment.
• Work with NAVSEA technical codes, SSP, and U.S. Fleet personnel to resolve in-service problems and provide recommendations for resolution 
• Provide recommendation for potential U.S./UK common design changes. Leverage common systems and parts to address obsolescence, supplier-based responsiveness and fleet maintenance trends. 
• Support SWS Weeks in Bangor, WA or Kings Bay, GA as needed 
• Coordinate and facilitate key stakeholder engagements with the Technical Branch.
• Serve as Technical Navigational SME, particularly on TRID-588/601.
• Daily coordination with EB at Bangor to determine material needs of fleet, trending failures and stock postures to develop alternate development paths and/or possible modernizations.

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technical field. 
• 6 years of experience in project management.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in engineering or program management with Navy/NAVSEA/Shipyard highly preferred.
• Experience working with modernization of U.S. Navy ships and equipment is highly desired. Specifically, Navy/NAVSEA/Shipyard experience is desired.
• Experience with submarine systems, equipment, operations, maintenance, or other submarine activities.
• Familiarity with key stakeholders including Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Planning Yards (PYs), Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Submarine Type Commanders (TYCOMs).

Competencies

• Technical acumen 
• Strong verbal and written communications
• Partnering
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving

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

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 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. Attendance at mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by the contract/location and must account for the required number of 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.
• Greater in-office presence will be required during the initial 6 months as the requirements of the role are being learned.

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.
• Travel up to 20% 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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