Configuration Management Specialist II

Job Description

Job Description

Configuration Management Specialist II

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 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

Position Summary / Objective :

This position supports the In-Service Attack Submarines Program Office (PMS 392) which is part of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office Submarines (PEO SSN), and Team Submarine (TSUB) providing engineering, logistics, and project management support to SSN 688I, 21 and 774 Class Submarines from a Configuration Management (CM) perspective.

Essential functions :

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

• Configuration Management Coordination : Review, assess, and perform corrective actions on engineering products from a CM perspective in support of In-Service Fast Attack Submarine Program Offices. Ensure integrity of data, revisions to technical data, and approval decisions via a controlled process and tool. Coordinate with Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) and Non- Propulsion Electronic Systems (NPES) Configuration Managers on all CM issues, including outstanding tasks and workload prioritization. Lead and drive monthly stakeholder synchronization meeting aimed at driving down backlog of CM tasks. Demonstrate understanding of the systems for which the CM program supports including their interfaces and the platforms the systems are fielded to.
• Configuration Management Alignment and Integration : Ensure alignment of internal and external CM stakeholders towards common goals. Support CM Program audits, supportability assessment reviews, technical reviews, and evaluate documentation for impacts to CM principles including parts management, re-identification and proper change control methodology. Manage and facilitate processes and outcomes in support of CM including but not limited to : ECP (Engineering Change Proposal) evaluation and analysis. Ensure Program Office leadership is prepared for and briefed (as needed) for all Configuration Review and Configuration Control Board meetings. Provide training and advocacy for CM best practices.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement : Develop and manage enterprise stakeholder relationships in support of CM. Create strategies and implement solutions to CM challenges and obstacles. Facilitate and guide CM Working Groups with a focus on process improvement and optimization. Assess and provide quality assurance feedback with CM documentation and processes, draft instructions, standard operating procedures, and maintain CM product deliverables to include status reports, Engineering Change Directives / Actions Letters, and CM processing metrics. Conduct CM Gatekeeper administrative duties using designated CM software application, including ECP Reviews, ECP processing workflow management, Problem Report (help desk) submissions, support Originators with ECP development, and new user account generation. Update, Revise, Coordinate review and approval of revised CM documentation.
• Configuration Management Leadership : Develop, implement, and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMP), policies and procedures for In-Service submarines. Emphasis on end-of-life support Fast Attack Class and Virginia Class transition from new construction to in-service are essential to platform CM and sustainment success. Support of HM&E and NPES systems, subsystems, equipment, and component configuration changes and facilitate CM processes per applicable Program Office CMP. Conduct administrative review and analysis of design improvement proposals, drawing changes, technical manual development, Request for Variances (RFV), and lifecycle supportability / sustainment considerations to ensure compliance with applicable Program Office CMP requirements.
• Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) and Audit processes : Maintain the CM baseline to ensure accurate and complete records of all configuration items and their relationships. Conduct configuration audits to verify that system and product baselines are being followed and that all configurations meet organizational and regulatory requirements.

Required 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 and have a lifting capacity of a minimum of 20 lbs.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

The typical workday is eight hours in length, normal hours are 7 : 30 AM-3 : 30PM. 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 :

Situational Telework is allowed for this position. However, that may change based on customer requirements.

Travel :

Up to 10% CONUS travel may be required.

Benefits and Additional Compensation :

KMS offers a competitive benefits package 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 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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