Senior Acquisition Analyst II

Job Description

Job Description

Project Management 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 Nations security and well-being.

KMS is a 2024 winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first.

Additionally, we received Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Summary / objective :

KMS Solutions is seeking an experienced analyst to provide acquisition 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 Special Operations Forces 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.

• Acquisition support for design, development and delivery of the next generation DDS
• Perform acquisition strategy and plan development, procurement package development and provide quality assurance and support for acquisition related processes, ensuring program requirements identified on DoD Directive 5000.01 are met
• Support in execution of all phases of government contracting from Pre-Award, Award, to Post-Award
• Data collection, analysis, documentation management, and administrative functions associated with contract development, award and execution
• Serve as subject matter expert pertaining to developing acquisition documentation. Items to include acquisition plans, requirements development, CONOPs, product support strategy, test strategy, drafting and / or reviewing Request for Proposals (RFPs), proposal / bid assessment, soliciting all communications associated with awarding a contract, and managing the review / organization of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliveries.
• Interface with industry and government representatives such as NAVSEA / PEO Acquisition Professionals, SOCOM and WARCOM stakeholders, NAVSEA stakeholders, and DDS and HOSUB Planning Yards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Support and accompany PMS390 clients in ADHOC meetings, often requiring travel or in office support.

Required education and experience :

• Active SECRET DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field
• At least 10 years of federal government procurement / acquisition experience
• Knowledge of Department of Defense and associated acquisition processes.

Preferred education and experience :

• Experience with acquisition documents, proposal / bid assessment, and cost / schedule analysis
• Knowledge of Deep Submergence Systems Scope of Certification
• Familiarity with Department of Navy and NAVSEA
• DAU Program Management Level II or III desired
• Program / project management experience
• Navy Program Office experience
• Experience with CDRL management, creating and routing Purchase Requests (PRs), and authoring Statements of Work (SOW)

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.

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 :

This is a 60% on-site and 40% telework position.

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.

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 policy 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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