SOF Management Analyst II

Summary/objective:

KMS Solutions is seeking an experienced analyst to provide Program Management support to the Undersea Special Mission Systems program office (PMS 390) located at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. PMS 390's mission includes: Assessment/Underwater Work System (AUWS), Submarine Rescue System-Rescue Capable System (SRS-RCS), and the Submarine Rescue System-Submarine Decompression System (SRS-SDS). They are also responsible for the coordination of R&D initiatives, acquisition, test and evaluation, in-service support, and recommends certification of Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) Host Submarine (HOSUB) Systems. This includes responsibility for future SOF Undersea Mobility Systems and technical support for all matters pertaining to SOF Undersea Mobility; and other projects as directed. This position specifically supports the future advanced SOF maritime capabilities branch.

Placement level and salary are dependent on experience and education.

Essential functions:

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

• Program management support for planning and development of Undersea Special Mission Systems
• Support strategic planning efforts by gathering, organizing, and analyzing data related to program objectives, capability gaps, emerging technologies, and fleet needs.
• Provide program management support to PMS 390J in support of SOCOM, TEAMSUB, and DCS program objectives.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractor teams, technical representatives, logistics personnel, and operational users to support timely information exchange and issue resolution.
• Schedule, coordinate, and document internal and external program meetings, including agendas, meeting minutes, and action items.
• Facilitate contractor discussions, as directed, and track deliverables, commitments, and follow-up actions to closure.
• Conduct research on innovative solutions, commercial technologies, industry trends, and Navy/DoD modernization initiatives to identify opportunities that align with program priorities.
• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, design reviews, logistics reviews, and executive-level briefings by preparing materials, capturing outcomes, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Track ongoing innovation efforts within the Navy, DoD, and industry to ensure the program office remains informed of relevant advancements and partnership opportunities.
• Support and accompany PMS390 clients in ADHOC meetings, often requiring travel or in office support.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

Preferred education and experience:

• Program/project management experience
• Three to five years of experience supporting program management, acquisition, logistics, financial, technical, or analytical functions within a Navy, DoD, or federal program office.

Competencies:

• Strong writing and verbal skills and ability to communicate to all levels of customers and company leadership.
• Capable of effectively working and problem solving/troubleshooting in both independent and team environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Adobe
• Thoroughness and attention to detail

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, computer software (TEAMS, Excel, Project, Word and Outlook), phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

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. 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:

• Telework may be allowed up to 20%.
• Subject to change based on business needs and customer requirements.
• Greater in-office presence will be required during the initial 6 months as the requirements of the role are being learned.

Travel:

Up to 15% CONUS / OCONUS travel 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.

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