Submarine Logistics Specialist
KMS Solutions, LLC, Alexandria, VA, United States
Submarine Logistics Specialist - Trident Load List 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 two-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
KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as TRIDENT LOAD LIST AND COSAL SUPPORT manager for In-Service Strategic Submarines Program Office (PMS 396). This role supports a Department of the Navy (DoN) program office to ensure the acquisition, sustainment, and operability of all in‑service strategic submarines, currently the Ohio Class submarines and soon Columbia Class submarines. This position supports PMS 396 which is part of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office Strategic Submarines (PEO SSBN), and Team Submarine (TSUB).
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Serve as the primary liaison between Submarine Fleet stakeholders, the NAVSEA and SSP Program Offices, and the NAVSUP and DLA supply communities to resolve complex maintenance and material challenges.
Execute in-depth research to identify impediments to supply support, and recommend or undertake interventions, when possible, to accomplish positive supply action. Interventions may include, but are not limited to,
identification of contracting actions requiring priority attention
coordination with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) advocates to positively influence supplier performance
coordination with cognizant inventory control point or In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) points of contact for alternate material resolution.
Assist in the identification of any financial programming and resourcing required to support the operation of the PMS396L3 Division.
Required Education and Experience
7+ year working in a related position.
5+ years working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in a business or technical field.
Preferred Education and Experience
NAVSEA experience is preferred.
Submarine experience is highly desired.
Active Secret clearance is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
Working knowledge of various databases utilized in accomplishing the research required to understand, track/monitor and improve submarine maintenance including Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP), Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), eCANNAB, the In-Service Submarine and Sustainment Reliability Portal (ISARP), the Naval Sea Logistics Center (NSLC) suite of tools, Maintenance and Ship Work Planning (M&SWP), and Submarine Maintenance Monitoring Information Systems (SMMIS) is preferred.
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.
Competencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Great verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Understanding project management fundamentals to include critical path items, risk management, and long lead time items.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance Requirements
Active Secret clearance is required.
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
Position may be eligible for promotion to supervisory position. Position is not initially a supervisory position.
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 and have a lifting capacity of a minimum of 20 lbs.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
The typical workday is eight hours in length, normal hours are 7:30 AM‑3:30 PM. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full‑time status.
Telework
Telework is not allowed for this position. However, that may change based on customer requirements.
Travel
No travel is expected with this position; however, it may be required at direction of NAVSEA customer.
Benefits and Additional Compensation
KMS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401(k) / 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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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 two-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
KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as TRIDENT LOAD LIST AND COSAL SUPPORT manager for In-Service Strategic Submarines Program Office (PMS 396). This role supports a Department of the Navy (DoN) program office to ensure the acquisition, sustainment, and operability of all in‑service strategic submarines, currently the Ohio Class submarines and soon Columbia Class submarines. This position supports PMS 396 which is part of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office Strategic Submarines (PEO SSBN), and Team Submarine (TSUB).
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Serve as the primary liaison between Submarine Fleet stakeholders, the NAVSEA and SSP Program Offices, and the NAVSUP and DLA supply communities to resolve complex maintenance and material challenges.
Execute in-depth research to identify impediments to supply support, and recommend or undertake interventions, when possible, to accomplish positive supply action. Interventions may include, but are not limited to,
identification of contracting actions requiring priority attention
coordination with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) advocates to positively influence supplier performance
coordination with cognizant inventory control point or In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) points of contact for alternate material resolution.
Assist in the identification of any financial programming and resourcing required to support the operation of the PMS396L3 Division.
Required Education and Experience
7+ year working in a related position.
5+ years working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in a business or technical field.
Preferred Education and Experience
NAVSEA experience is preferred.
Submarine experience is highly desired.
Active Secret clearance is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
Working knowledge of various databases utilized in accomplishing the research required to understand, track/monitor and improve submarine maintenance including Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP), Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), eCANNAB, the In-Service Submarine and Sustainment Reliability Portal (ISARP), the Naval Sea Logistics Center (NSLC) suite of tools, Maintenance and Ship Work Planning (M&SWP), and Submarine Maintenance Monitoring Information Systems (SMMIS) is preferred.
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.
Competencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Great verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Understanding project management fundamentals to include critical path items, risk management, and long lead time items.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance Requirements
Active Secret clearance is required.
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
Position may be eligible for promotion to supervisory position. Position is not initially a supervisory position.
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 and have a lifting capacity of a minimum of 20 lbs.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
The typical workday is eight hours in length, normal hours are 7:30 AM‑3:30 PM. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full‑time status.
Telework
Telework is not allowed for this position. However, that may change based on customer requirements.
Travel
No travel is expected with this position; however, it may be required at direction of NAVSEA customer.
Benefits and Additional Compensation
KMS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401(k) / 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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