Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.
Position Summary
The Installation Representative will be in accordance with the Navy Modernization Process (NMP), including Naval Information Warfare SYSCOM/PEO Integrated Data Environment, Repository (SPIDER), Readiness Installation and Planning Tool for Integration and Deployment Execution (RIPTIDE), and Mod Tracker to ensure that installation packages are delivered in a complete state and in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate/facilitate with internal and external agencies to expedite the installation processes, assisting the government to develop fielding plans meeting schedule and process critical path timelines.
- Develop, update, and review input to installation deliverables: Heat Charts, Waterfall Charts, Program Briefs, A-O messages and/or Target Configuration Date (TCD) messages, Planned Not Authorized (PNA) briefs for immature alterations, Installation Contract Readiness Reviews (ICRR) data calls in support of overall installation execution.
- Provide mitigations for risks identified in the Platform Configuration Control Board (PCCB) tool for Program Readiness Reviews (PRR) reviews; Sync Fielding Plan (SFP) data calls comparing what is in the plan to what is in SPIDER, Late Ship Installation Drawing (SID) briefs to explain why funding was not at the planning yard at the A-660 milestone for contracting purposes, and provide APM-I(s) with background pertaining to assigned programs for the O-6 Installation Readiness Reviews (IRRs).Conduct NMP milestone reviews to ensure program and process compliance.
- Familiarization with the Change Order Request Notifications (CORN) process.
- Review and socialize Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) for late adds and/or deletes from the baseline.
- Assist in the development of ad-hoc installation-related data calls and metric requests, program spend plans, Program Objective Memoranda (POM) input, and Continuing Resolution Agreement (CRA) funding requirements.
- Monitor Situation Reports (SITREP) to resolve installation issues.
- Provides planning, coordination, integration and oversight for multiple Acquisition Category programs ensuring on time and cost delivery to afloat and ashore platforms.
- Track all documentation requirements for installations, ensure all documentation requirements are met in time to support program schedules and critical path timelines.
- Enter and maintain installation information within specific Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) databases.
- Review System SOVTs, Engineering Change Order (ECO) packages, Software Delivery (SWD) packages, work scopes, SCDs, and other installation documentation prior to upload.
- Routinely employ processes and policies from the Shore Installation Process to include policies listed in SPAWARINST 4720.1, Ship Installation Process Handbook, and Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB).
- Provide installation related information/updates to regular scheduled program meetings.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience providing installation support to US Navy C4I Programs of Record (POR) or non-POR systems.
- Familiar with NAVSEA Technical Specifications, OPNAV instructions, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual
- Familiar with SPIDER, RIPTIDE
- Familiar with the Navy Modernization Process
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- This position requires an existing U.S. Government DoD granted security clearance/eligibility at the final Secret level. Individuals must be able to maintain the necessary security clearance/eligibility for continued employment. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred
- DAWIA qualifications are desired but not required.
- Associate or bachelor's Degree desired but not required.
Since 1995, KES continues to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
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KOAM Engineering Systems (KES)
Sep 10, 2026