Submarine Modernization Program Analyst

KMS Solutions, LLC • Coronado, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Submarine Modernization Program Analyst for submarine modernization of Ohio Class Submarines, both Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) and Guided Missile Submarines (SSGN). This role supports a Department of the Navy (DoN) program office to ensure submarine equipment is modernized, and to ensure the modernization is properly documented, planned, and installed. This role requires maintaining updated briefs and trackers to document and report status as well as working with many stakeholders. 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.

Requirements

• 10+ 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.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with modernization of U.S. Navy ships and equipment is highly desired.
• Experience with numerous submarine systems including Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E), Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES), Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS), and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I).
• Experience reviewing technical documents.
• Experience writing documents in accordance with the Naval Correspondence Manual.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide Engineering and Technical support services for the oversight, analysis, evaluation, maintenance and review of submarine modernization management and planning documentation.
• Updates submarine modernization and installation planning documents.
• Coordinates with stakeholders, both internal and external to the client organization, to gain updated information.
• Tracks project milestones and updates tracking documents and spreadsheets.
• Works with numerous submarine systems including Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E), Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES), Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS), and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I).
• Coordinate the review of Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) documentation with the TYCOMs, Planning Yards, SUPSHIPs, NAVSEA technical codes and field activities. Assist in comment resolution.
• Maintain modernization documentation including Justification Cost Forms (JCFs), Ship Alteration Records (SARs), Alteration and Improvements (A&Is), Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), Liaison Action Records (LARs), and Government Furnished Information (GFI) requests in the appropriate data information systems.
• Provide In-Service Program Manager weekly metrics and status of all Modernization documentation with NAVSEA for review and approval to support Program Manager and other related reviews. At the direction PM, issue all Modernization documentation for initial NAVSEA technical review and comment. Coordinate the review and assist with resolution of comments between reviews of all Modernization documentation sponsors through approval.

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