OTA Analyst

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Full-Time Regular Professional Alexandria, VA, US

11 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

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.

KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as program analyst in support to the Navy Program Office for In-Service Strategic Submarines (PMS 396). The focus of this effort is to develop a comprehensive acquisition strategy and assist with development of contract documents to support the modernization and sustainment of the strategic submarine fleet for the Acquisitions Branch, as part of the In-Service Strategic Submarine Program Office (PMS 396), as part of Program Executive Officer (PEO), Strategic Submarines.

The Program Office for Strategic Submarines is responsible for the lifecycle management of OHIO Class submarines, from acquisition and modernization to sustainment and eventual decommissioning. This includes overseeing the development and procurement of new technologies, managing complex logistics and supply chains, and ensuring the fleet remains ready to meet its operational commitments.

• Responsible for the development of acquisition and contractual aspects of the Acquisition Strategy and coordinating development of technical/logistics aspects in conjunction with the PMS 396 Team.
• Demonstrate experience utilizing Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) to develop innovative contracting solutions and implement flexible and agile acquisition strategies that minimize traditional bureaucratic delays.
• Responsible for the development of Post-Award Acquisition documentation and management, Program Management, and Lifecycle Strategy for Contracting Officer utilization.
• Develop a plan for providing the necessary engineering and maintenance execution support to the fleet, including technical assistance, troubleshooting, and the resolution of emergent issues. Coordinate with various engineering and maintenance organizations and ensure that the necessary expertise is available to support the fleet’s operational needs.
• Support the two Trident Refit Facilities (TRFs) located at Naval Base Kitsap in Bangor, Washington, and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia. The acquisition strategy will require coordination of waterfront activities, ensuring that maintenance execution, modernization, and repair efforts are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Liaise with stakeholders across NAVSEA Organizations and Program Offices, and external stakeholders including the Office of Naval Research, Planning Yard, Public Shipyards and Maintenance facilities, Naval Warfare Centers and Submarine Type Commander (TYCOM) personnel.

• Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical field.
• 7 years experience with at least 3 years with the Navy in a submarine support role.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) to develop innovative contracting solutions. Understanding of how to implement flexible and agile acquisition strategies that minimize traditional bureaucratic delays.
• Current and emerging shipyard maintenance processes, submarine systems and supporting documentation (e.g., Technical Manuals, Ship System Manuals (SSMs), Maintenance Standards (MSs)), NAVSEA technical authority and shipyard process and…