Submarine PPEA Analyst

Submarine Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (SUB PPEA) 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 three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we have received multiple Regional Top Workplace awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary / Objective:

NSWCPD is seeking an experienced U.S. Navy submarine senior enlisted or civilian submarine system maintenance technician to provide technical, logistical, and administrative assistance to the Submarine Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (SUB PPEA). The ideal candidate will leverage their hands-on experience to bring an operational perspective to support critical fleet modernization/maintenance and support efforts.

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Serve as a technical discipline coordinator and primary point of contact for submarine non-reactor propulsion plant engineering issues.
• Assist in the development and delivery of high-level presentations, briefings, and reports on program status, system health, and engineering issues for Program Offices and other external organizations
• Act as the logistics point of contact for the development and prosecution of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), technical referrals, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) cases. This includes supporting the integration of logistics changes and incorporating drawing modifications (SCDs) into existing engineering drawings
• Assist the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) with the drafting, processing, and dissemination of critical information to the Fleet and other agencies via Naval Messages, ISEA Advisories, and technical notices.
• Support the processing and dissemination of incoming Fleet feedback and emergent issues, including Casualty Reports (CASREPs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), and Departures from Specification (DFS) for review by NSWCPD Code 24
• Assist System Health Data Management & System Health Analysis of submarine non-reactor propulsion plant system and component health information across all classes of submarines.
• Assist NSWCPD with the development, modification, and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other internal processes, including the creation of detailed process maps.
• Develop and maintain status/issue-tracking documentation, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide visibility into ongoing engineering and logistics action.

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 submarine propulsion plants, including steam cycle system design, repair, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Must be a former U.S. Navy submariner or civilian submarine maintenance technician.
• Strong understanding of submarine operations and maintenance.

Preferred education and experience:

• Prior NAVSEA activity experience.
• Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA).
• Understanding of the ECP process.
• Experience with the Submarine Maintenance Monitoring Information System (SMMIS) and Advanced Technical Information System (ATIS).
• Experience using eForms, eDFS, eTracker, and eAARTS.
• Familiarity with NSWC Corona reliability data sites, utilizing SIPRNet for classified communications and data handling, and handling CUI or U-NNPI information.

 Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• 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.

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. 

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:

• Telework may be allowed up to 100% (fully remote) depending on customer requirements and the employee’s location and experience. 

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

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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