Systems Engineer III at KMS Solutions, LLC
Alexandria, VA 22304
About the Job
Systems Engineer III
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:
This team provides SETA (System Engineering and Technical Assistance) support services required by the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Major Program Manager for Undersea Systems (IWS 5.0). The SETA effort supports Undersea Warfare Systems (USW), Theater USW and Tactical Advancements for the Next Generation (TANG) efforts. The Program Manager conducts overall planning and direction of support efforts to PEO IWS 5.0.
Required education and experience:
Preferred education and experience:
Competencies:
Additional eligibility requirements
Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
Active Secret clearance is required.
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. The employee must be able to meet onsite presence requirements in customer or vendor workspaces at multiple site locations up to several times a week to support client meetings and oversee and interact with team members.
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/telecommute is allowed up to 25% depending on client support requirements.
Travel:
Travel is infrequent but may be required on occasion.
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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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:
This team provides SETA (System Engineering and Technical Assistance) support services required by the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Major Program Manager for Undersea Systems (IWS 5.0). The SETA effort supports Undersea Warfare Systems (USW), Theater USW and Tactical Advancements for the Next Generation (TANG) efforts. The Program Manager conducts overall planning and direction of support efforts to PEO IWS 5.0.
Required education and experience:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Scientific, or Technical Discipline.
- A minimum eight (8) years of relevant technical and operational experience with either Advanced Processing Builds (APBs) of the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS), and/or Advanced Capability Builds (ACBs) of the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Ship ASW Combat System.
- Prior experience involving working relationship with Surface TYCOMs and Fleet Staffs (COMNAVSURFPAC, COMNAVSURFLANT, Surface Mine Warfare Development Command or Surface Combat Systems Training Command).
- Prior experience maturing technology and performing technology development, testing, integration, and transition to production.
- Prior Military or DOD Civilian experience involving Undersea Warfare Operations.
Preferred education and experience:
- Master's Degree in a Technical Field.
Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Thorough understanding of, or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Additional eligibility requirements
Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
Active Secret clearance is required.
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. The employee must be able to meet onsite presence requirements in customer or vendor workspaces at multiple site locations up to several times a week to support client meetings and oversee and interact with team members.
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/telecommute is allowed up to 25% depending on client support requirements.
Travel:
Travel is infrequent but may be required on occasion.
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.
#LI-KMS
#LI-HYBRID
#ZR
