United States onlyCompany 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:
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering, and Fleet support services for the Navy's ships, submarines, military watercraft, and unmanned vehicles. This position supports NSWCPD Code 24 which is responsible for program management, engineering, technical, and logistics support for Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) systems on U.S. Navy Submarines.
Essential functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Assist NSWCPD with issuing Fleet-messages, ISEA Advisories, and technical notices to the Fleet and other agencies todisseminatevital information
- Receive, evaluate, and interpret information received from Fleet, as well as all relevant data sources, to determine the best course of action to insure reliable operation of the effected submarine systems and report findings.
- Provide engineering and technical support regarding the design, repair, qualification, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of U.S. Navy submarine propulsion, electrical, mechanical, auxiliary and information systems.
- Provide shipboard-troubleshooting and onsite support to resolve issues as requested and support ongoing waterfront maintenance activities regarding submarine-HM&E systems.
- Assist NSWCPD with the development, preparation, assessment, and conduct or monitoring of proposed test procedures on U.S. Navy submarine propulsion, electrical, mechanical and information systems.
- Analyze CASREPs, Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Detailed Feasibility Studies and other data to identify unfavorable technical (and associated cost) and/or reliability trends.
- Provide support for laboratory-scale testing and evaluation (T&E) and shipboard/land-based T&E efforts related to U.S. Navy submarine propulsion, electrical, mechanical, auxiliary and information systems.
- Assist with NSWCPD HM&E commitment distribution and tracking.
- Provide assistance tothe Submarine Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (SUB PPEA).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or Maritime Academy.
- Seven (7) years of experience with U.S. Navy systems, including mechanical/electrical system design, repair, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of Submarine equipment or systems.
Preferred education and experience:
- Navy and/or NAVSEA experience.
- 7 years of experience.
Competencies:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate.
- Thorough understanding of, or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
- 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.
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 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 prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. 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:
- Situational telework may be allowed for this position subject to customer requirements/expectations.
Travel:
- Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS
- Travel up to10%may berequired.
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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