Submarine Acquisition Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Submarine Acquisitions 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, we received the Providence Journal Rhode Island Top Workplaces award and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility

Position Summary / Objective:

This position supports the In-Service Attack Submarines Program Office (PMS 392) which is part of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office Submarines (PEO SSN), 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 these essential functions.

• Assist with the detailed development and preparation of complete acquisition packages, including Procurement Requests (PRs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and DD-254 security forms.
• Provide coordination with internal teams, program stakeholders, and external partners to ensure all acquisition objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

• Prepare and manage Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs) and other critical documentation within the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
• Provide dedicated analytical support for major pre-award contract actions, including follow-on contracts for the Nuclear Submarine Parts Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), Sub-Repair BOAs, Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD), and New England Maintenance Manpower Initiative (NEMMI).
• Draft presentation and briefing materials (including Financial Assessment Sheets) to document engineering and programmatic decisions.
• Support the day-to-day management of the existing contract portfolio, assisting in the coordination of contract modifications, tracking funding actions, and ensuring timely support for non-availability maintenance events to maintain fleet readiness.
• Maintain historical records, files and reference materials for use in justifying program submissions and outlining components of budget lines and record critical feedback data and to perform independent assessments of the technical, programmatic, and financial execution of approved plans and budgets.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field. A candidate with three or more years’ experience directly supporting a Navy customer in a business or financial capacity will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Seven years of experience as a acquisitions analyst for the DoD and at least three years with the Navy.
• Working knowledge of contract products and procedures for both pre-award and post-award contract execution is essential Ability to work independently and with a team and often under short, multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in creating presentations, spreadsheets, and documents using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Preferred education and experience:

• Technical expertise in financial management, understanding of DoD processes, and the ability to adapt these skills to the strategic submarine environment.
• 7+ years of experience supporting military and DoD clients.
• Experience working with Navy Program Offices, especially NAVSEA or Team Submarine.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent client interface skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative.
• Must work individually and as part of a team; work well with others; contribute positively to work/team environment while continually seek ways to enhance contribution to the team.

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

An active DoD Secret security clearance.

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 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. The employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and must account for the required number of 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% 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 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.

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