Strategic Weapons Support Systems - SWSS Engineer

This position supports the In-Service Strategic Submarines Program Office (PMS 396) which is part of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office Submarines (PEO SSBN), and Team Submarine (TSUB) providing engineering, logistics, and project management support to SSGN and SSBN Class Submarines., Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist with TFR and TDENT responses as required to ensure technical acceptance.
• Interface with entire technical warrant holder (TWH) community to include NAVSEA 05, In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs) and Warfare centers to maintain awareness of technical system architecture of systems / components and risk associated with lifecycle maintenance and sustainability concerns for In-Service US/UK SSBN’s.
• Perform data and risk analysis to forecast current and future engineering issues related to lifecycle maintenance and sustainability for in-service US/UK SSBNs. 1. Contribute to investigations of component failures and propose maintenance modifications. 2. Engage in evaluating potential component replacements to ensure compatibility in form, fit, and function. 3. Work with the Technical branch and other organizations to stay updated on new capabilities, address known gaps, and assess risks associated with new architecture. 4. Offer insights into financial requirements to support risk mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with various ISEA for SWSS related issues including alterations, fleet training improvement, fleet feedback and fleet trends for sustainment.
• Work with NAVSEA technical codes, SSP, and U.S. Fleet personnel to resolve in-service problems and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Provide recommendation for potential U.S./UK common design changes. Leverage common systems and parts to address obsolescence, supplier-based responsiveness and fleet maintenance trends.
• Support the Obsolescence Team in development and execution of the Obsolescence Strategy for both the US and UK programs.
• Assist with resolution of UK Technical Queries interfacing with various organizations for ultimate resolution.
• Participate in the Engineering Face to Face Working Group.
• Collaborate with SUBMEPP to ensure accurate updates to maintenance documentation, stay informed about Availability Work Package (AWP), and engage with technical study assessments as needed to support UK requests for component maintenance extensions.
• Support SWS Weeks in Kings Bay, GA or Bangor, WA, and UK as needed.
• Coordinate and facilitate key stakeholder engagements with the Technical Branch.
• Coordinate across technical stakeholders including SEA05 and NSWC Corona to identify and implement changes to the Planned Maintenance Management Program (PMMP) for mitigating obsolescence issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering.

Preferred education and experience:

• NAVSEA experience is preferred.
• Submarine experience is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Expert knowledge of the Federal Supply System. This includes comprehensive knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) concepts, policies, procedures and techniques, and their application to weapon system acquisition, management and sustainment.
• Familiarity with current Defense Industrial Base challenges.
• Ability to develop new vendors and industrial capabilities PMS 396 can leverage to reduce supply chain risks.
• Working knowledge of various databases utilized in accomplishing the research to develop and Maritime Industrial Base performance, including Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (N-ERP), Haystack, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), the In-Service Submarine and Sustainment Reliability Portal (ISARP) and the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) is required.
• Provide Logistics review and analysis of change proposals, design improvement proposals, drawing changes, technical manual development, and lifecycle supportability/sustainment considerations.
• Demonstrate ability to be a team player; works well with others; contributes positively to work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team.
• 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., * Must have excellent client interface skills.
• Must work well individually and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative., 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.

The typical workday is eight hours in length, normal hours are 7:30 AM-3:30PM. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.

Telework:

• This position allows for up to 20% telework. However, that may change based on customer requirements.

Travel:

• Up to 30% travel may be required to locations including, but not limited to, Washington, DC; Newport, RI; Groton, CT; Kings Bay, GA; and Norfolk, VA.

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, 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, 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