Logistician

KMS Solutions, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k / retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Military leave

PTO

Life insurance / AD&D

Employee referral bonuses

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a qualified candidate to support the In-Service Submarine Program Office with executive-level tasks, planning and reporting for Navy program initiatives. You will assist in CM/ILS, logistics data tracking, and issue resolution for complex submarine platforms.

Ideal candidates have a DoD Secret clearance, Navy logistics experience, and strong MS Office skills; familiarity with Power BI and CM/ILS tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree or five+ years supporting a Navy customer in a business capacity in lieu of a degree.
• Five+ years of experience with U.S. Navy logistics procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support planning, tracking, executing and reporting program initiatives.
• Coordinate CM/ILS program audits and technical reviews; assess impacts to logistics.
• Monitor CSA and in-service submarine logistics metrics and document progress.
• Prepare professional briefs for program leadership on risks and mitigation.
• Support DMSMS and Obsolescence Management IPTs/WGs; ensure quality in ESRS/ILS deliverables.

Skills

Secret clearance

Navy logistics experience

Program management

Analytical research

MS Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Five years Navy logistics experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CDMD-OA

Aras

OMIS

ESRS

eCANNAB

Job description

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 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

This position supports the In-Service Attack Submarine Program Office (PMS 392) which is part of Director, Submarine Programs , and Team Submarine (TSUB) providing executive level support to one or more Navy O-6/Civilian GS-15 level leaders. Provide support in planning, managing, tracking, executing, and reporting program initiatives and actions.

Essential Functions

• Independently research and analyze complex issues related to ESRS cases, ECPs, CANNABs, and obsolescence, using multiple programs such as CDMD-OA, Aras, OMIS, ESRS, eCANNAB, and more, and compile a clear and concise executive summary that outline the core issue(s), ongoing or planned actions, any barriers requiring program office intervention or escalation, and next steps.
• Support Configuration Management (CM) Program audits, supportability assessment reviews, technical reviews, and evaluate documentation for impacts to logistics and life-cycle logistics support.
• Monitor, document, and track Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) and logistics in-service submarine platforms metrics, processes, and procedures. Ability to compare supply support issues with multiple programs such as CDMD-OA, ESRS (NAVSUP), DLA, and In-service engineering (ISEA) to help identify a resolution and track to completion.
• Support of HM&E systems, subsystems, equipment, and component change-out integrated product support elements/integrated logistics support (ILS) elements product update/development/ILS certification.
• Coordinate with in-service submarine platform key product support providers to identify, track and resolve CM and ILS product deficiencies.
• Prepare and deliver professional briefs to program leadership and stakeholders regarding active logistics issues, risks, and mitigation pathways.
• Participate in and support Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and Obsolescence Management IPTs/WGs.
• Assess and provide quality assurance feedback on all ESRS/DMSMS documentation, draft instructions, and product deliverables.
• Assess and provide quality assurance feedback on all ILS documentation, draft instructions, and product deliverables
• Coordinate meetings, record meeting minutes, provide logistical support, brief, and track action items/milestones.
• Ability to access or locate information using computers and internet search engines to research various issues (without AI).
• Comprehensive skill in applying, enforcing and integrating rules, regulations, and guidelines that impact projects and programs.

Required Education And Experience

• A current or active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field. A candidate with five or more years’ experience directly supporting a Navy customer in a business capacity will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Five years or more of relevant experience with U.S. Navy logistics procedures and systems.
• Ability to plan, organize work and meet deadlines
• Comprehensive skill in applying, enforcing and integrating rules, regulations, and guidelines that impact projects and programs.
• Working knowledge of configuration management and modernization/alteration ILS processes and tools

Preferred Education And Experience

• Familiarity with DoW and DSP Policy and Instructions for Logistics, Product Support and Digital Transformation, and Military Standards such as MIL-STD-3100 for Technical Data Packages.
• Working knowledge and experience in Navy acquisition, Integrated Product Support (IPS), and submarine sustainment, to include regulations, policies, processes, budget management, Information Technology (IT) systems, and techniques for product analysis in support of US Fleet operations.
• Working knowledge and experience in Navy acquisition, Integrated Product Support (IPS), and submarine sustainment, to include regulations, policies, processes, budget management, Information Technology (IT) systems, and techniques for product analysis in support of US Fleet operations.
• Working knowledge of Navy correspondence and records management requirements, including security classification and handling restrictions; and Navy correspondence.
• Information Technology resources used to support acquisition and IPS, such as CDMD-OA, ATIS, ERP, NTIRA, NDE, OneTouch, Haystack, etc.

Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Working knowledge of Power BI.
• Attention to detail in written and verbal communications.
• Familiarity with handling restrictions (CUI, NOFORN etc.), sensitive, unclassified and classified documents.
• Knowledge of Records Management processes.
• 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.
• Demonstrate ability to be a team player; works well with others; contributes positively to work/team environment while continually seeks ways to enhance contribution to the team.
• Handles differing situations, problems, and deviations in the work office according to general instructions, priorities, duties, policies and program goals.

Additional Eligibility Requirements (if Applicable)

N/A

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirement

• This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Security Clearance. 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 position 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 and hear. The employee is frequently 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, 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

• Situational Telework is allowed for this position. However, that may change based on customer requirements

Travel

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS.
• Travel up to 10%

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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affidavit Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.