AUKUS Phase 3 Design & Program Analyst

Kms-Solutions,-LL; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k / retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work options

Job summary

KMS Solutions, LLC seeks a Design Analyst to support the U.S. Navy’s AUKUS Phase 3 program, coordinating with US/UK/Australian partners to advance SSN-AUKUS design efforts.

You will assist in planning, scheduling, risk management, and executive communications, enabling effective decision-making across senior leadership and multiple stakeholders. Responsibilities include budget tracking, progress reporting, and developing briefing materials, white papers, and presentations for government and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of government or military related experience with the U.S. Navy.
• Demonstrated experience working in program management, operations, engineering support, acquisition support, or defense program environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct programmatic support to the AUKUS Program Office and SSN-AUKUS Support (Phase 3) Directorate.
• Coordinate and facilitate collaboration among U.S., United Kingdom, and Australian government and industry stakeholders in support of SSN-AUKUS design efforts.
• Support knowledge-sharing and technical exchange activities between U.S. and U.K. submarine programs and associated organizations.
• Assist government leadership in the planning, execution, and monitoring of critical program objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain schedules, action-item trackers, briefing materials, reports, and other program management documentation.
• Support risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and reporting across program activities.
• Coordinate with U.S. Government stakeholders to ensure alignment of program objectives, technical requirements, and execution strategies.
• Assist in planning and preparation activities for testing and evaluation events conducted at U.S. Government facilities.
• Support decision-making processes related to long-lead material procurement and acquisition planning required for SSN-AUKUS construction efforts.
• Develop executive-level briefings, decision packages, white papers, and presentations for senior military and civilian leadership.
• Monitor program funding, budget execution activities, and resource allocation efforts.
• Provide technical and analytical support for strategic planning, program reviews, and cross-functional working groups.
• Coordinate meetings, technical exchanges, workshops, and international engagements, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, and action-item management.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and program assessments to support informed decision-making by government leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and program-specific policies and procedures.

Skills

Program management

Operations

Acquisition support

Technical analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KMS Solutions, LLC seeks a Design Analyst to support the U.S. Navy’s AUKUS Phase 3 program, coordinating with US/UK/Australian partners to advance SSN-AUKUS design efforts.

You will assist in planning, scheduling, risk management, and executive communications, enabling effective decision-making across senior leadership and multiple stakeholders. Responsibilities include budget tracking, progress reporting, and developing briefing materials, white papers, and presentations for government and