Acoustics Engineering

Acoustics Engineer
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 two-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. As the Experienced Acoustics Engineer, you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office (PMS450) and the U.Navy's Team Submarine Program Offices SHAPM contract at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! PMS450 is the acquisition program office for the New Construction of Attack Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.Navy's newest class of nuclear attack submarines. PMS450 is responsible for developing and deploying a more affordable, nuclear-powered attack submarine with multi-mission capability and enhanced capabilities for performance in littoral areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Maintain expert-level knowledge of ship specification sections and first tier references supporting interpretation of technical requirements and verification of program compliance.
Assists the Ship Design Managers (SDM), Deputy Ship Design Managers (DSDM), and Major Area Integration Teams (MAIT) in de-conflicting differing technical viewpoints and program constraints.
Co-leads NAVSEA Ship's Silencing Working Group, including the conducting of NRP audits and shipchecks to validate ships as-build configuration.
Work with applicable Ship Integration Teams (SIT) to facilitate resolution of technical issues.
Will be a primary customer contact for all activities, regularly meeting with and updating the customer on project status.
Lead program review sessions with the customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Provide acquisition management planning and execution support
Leading technical discussions for project reviews, including preparing and delivering formal briefings.
Bachelor's Degree in any engineering, math, physics, technical or even music discipline.

• An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's Degree in any engineering, math, physics, technical or even music discipline

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
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.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
The typical workday is eight hours in length. 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:
~ No Telework Allowed. On site position at the Washington Navy Yard

Travel:
~ Travel up to 10% may be required.

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.
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.