Project Development Associate Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

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 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 Workplaces awards and 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 to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Industrial Base efforts related to workforce/workload management, logistic services, business operations, and total force initiatives in support of NSY Corporate Project Execution, support, and workforce training. SEA 04X provides management direction to the Naval Shipyards (NSYs) and Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs) and serves as the Headquarters for Depot Level Maintenance. SEA 04X objectives are to improve business performance through project management excellence and competencies by coordinating management of NSY project execution efforts. The objectives of such actions will be to increase individual effectiveness, learning solution quality, and reduce overall program costs.

General Duties or Experience:

As the Integrated Project Team Development (IPTD) Facilitator, you will lead teambuilding activities and training programs aimed at developing high-performing teams within the Naval Ship Maintenance Community. This role is central to the Navy’s Integrated Project Team Development (IPTD) program, an initiative focused on enhancing the professional development of personnel and ensuring successful project completions. You will also facilitate conversation and design and deliver impactful team-building activities that strengthen collaboration, morale, and problem-solving capabilities within project teams, contributing directly to the Navy’s mission readiness and operational excellence.

Essential functions:

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

• Plan, coordinate, and lead teambuilding activities for Project Teams.
• Create an engaging and inclusive environment that fosters open communication, trust, and mutual respect among team members.
• Facilitate discussions to address team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and build cohesion.
• Collaborate with the IPTD program leadership to align activities with Navy objectives and team development goals.
• Coordinate logistics for teambuilding events, including venue selection, scheduling, and resource management.
• Ensure that activities are conducted during official time periods and meet NAVSEA guidelines.
• Identify and nurture leadership potential within teams through targeted activities.
• Encourage creativity, confidence, and innovative thinking to solve complex challenges.
• Guide teams in identifying and leveraging individual and collective strengths.
• Assess the effectiveness of teambuilding events through feedback and performance metrics.
• Provide reports and recommendations to NAVSEA leadership for continuous improvement.
• Document lessons learned and best practices to inform future initiatives.

Required education and experience:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in leadership, organizational development, psychology, or a related field.
  • Associate’s Degree and 2 additional years of experience within the defense industry or other instructional environments or A High School Diploma/GED and 4 additional years of experience within the defense industry or other instructional environments may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Coaching certifications (e.g., ICF, Gallup, etc.) or ability to obtain as needed.
• 5 years of experience in leadership or professional development coaching, preferably in industrial or military environments.
• Familiarity with Navy shipyards, maintenance activities, or related industries is a strong advantage.
• Ability to travel occasionally to various shipyard locations as needed
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Preferred education and experience:

• Knowledge of US Navy shipyard operations, policies, and practices
• Experience supporting leaders in complex, high-stakes environments.
• A proven track record of delivering impactful leadership development programs.

Competencies:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in leadership principles, coaching techniques, and team dynamics.
• Proficiency in conflict resolutions and change management strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.

Additional eligibility requirements

Work authorization/security clearance requirements:

• An active DoD Secret security clearance.

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. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The typical workday is eight hours in length; however, you may be required to work longer days to meet mission objectives when necessary (not to exceed 80 hours in a pay period). Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work hours as determined by your contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.

Telework:

• Telework may be allowed up to 20% depending on client support requirements.

Travel:

• Ability to travel CONUS; potential to travel OCONUS
• Travel up to 10% 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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