Submarine Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity Analyst in Chesapeake

Job Description

Submarine Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (SUB PPEA) Analyst

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 three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we have received multiple Regional Top Workplace awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

NSWCPD is seeking an experienced U.S. Navy submarine senior enlisted or civilian submarine system maintenance technician to provide technical, logistical, and administrative assistance to the Submarine Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (SUB PPEA). The ideal candidate will leverage their hands‑on experience to bring an operational perspective to support critical fleet modernization/maintenance and support efforts.

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

• Serve as a technical discipline coordinator and primary point of contact for submarine non‑reactor propulsion plant engineering issues.
• Assist in the development and delivery of high‑level presentations, briefings, and reports on program status, system health, and engineering issues for Program Offices and other external organizations.
• Act as the logistics point of contact for the development and prosecution of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), technical referrals, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) cases. This includes supporting the integration of logistics changes and incorporating drawing modifications (SCDs) into existing engineering drawings.
• Assist the In‑Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) with the drafting, processing, and dissemination of critical information to the Fleet and other agencies via Naval Messages, ISEA Advisories, and technical notices.
• Support the processing and dissemination of incoming Fleet feedback and emergent issues, including Casualty Reports (CASREPs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), and Departures from Specification (DFS) for review by NSWCPD Code 24.
• Assist System Health Data Management & System Health Analysis of submarine non‑reactor propulsion plant system and component health information across all classes of submarines.
• Assist NSWCPD with the development, modification, and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other internal processes, including the creation of detailed process maps.
• Develop and maintain status/issue‑tracking documentation, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide visibility into ongoing engineering and logistics action.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or Maritime Academy.
• Seven (7) years of experience with U.S. Navy submarine propulsion plants, including steam cycle system design, repair, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Must be a former U.S. Navy submariner or civilian submarine maintenance technician.
• Strong understanding of submarine operations and maintenance.

• Prior NAVSEA activity experience.
• Understanding of the ECP process.
• Experience with the Submarine Maintenance Monitoring Information System (SMMIS) and Advanced Technical Information System (ATIS).
• Experience using eForms, eDFS, eTracker, and eAARTS.
• Familiarity with NSWC Corona reliability data sites, utilizing SIPRNet for classified communications and data handling, and handling CUI or U‑NNPI information.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• High comfort level working with and around all…