Submarine Modernization Program Analyst

KMS Solutions, LLC • Alexandria, VA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Columbia Transition Management Analyst. As a Transition Management Analyst, you will work PMS 396OC. This position will include drafting and reviewing transition agreements between PMS397 and PMS396 for CLB class submarines, identifying relevant lessons learned from previous ship class transition between new construction and in-service support and ensure activities are ready to support maintenance.

This position includes working with contracts and acquisition for submarine operation, sustainment, maintenance, and modernization. This position supports the In-Service Strategic Submarines Program Office (PMS 396) which is part of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office Strategic Submarines (PEO SSBN), and Team Submarine (TSUB). PMS 396 provides acquisition, engineering, logistics, and project management support to Ohio Class Submarines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in a business or technical field.
• 10 or more years’ experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis or financial/cost analysis. Significant experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations.
• Active Secret clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with acquisition programs of U.S. Navy ships and equipment is highly 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).
• Familiarity with modernization documents including Ship Alteration Records (SARs), Alteration and Improvements (A&Is), Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), Liaison Action Records (LARs), Justification Cost Forms (JCFs), and Government Furnished Information (GFI) requests in the appropriate data information systems.
• Experience reviewing technical documents.
• Experience writing to the Naval Correspondence Manual.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review transition agreements that delineate the responsibilities and timeline for actions required to support CLB maintenance. Areas include but are not limited to ISEA designation, ILS Product management, Fleet Support and Supply support.
• Work directly with other Program Offices to identify lessons learned that can be incorporated into the OHIO-CLB transition plans.
• Verify all relevant activities have the required resources to support in-service maintenance. This will include verifying support agreements and contracts are set-up to provide on-site support at the TRFs.
• Ensure activities have POM requirements in place to support transition into in-service including the out-years to maintain the required level of effort.
• Liaise with stakeholders across NAVSEA Program Offices, and external stakeholders including Planning Yard, Public Shipyards and Maintenance facilities, Naval Warfare Centers and Submarine Type Commander (TYCOM) personnel.

Benefits

• KMS offers a competitive benefits package 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees