Integrated Project Team Development (IPTD) Facilitator
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 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
Summary / Objective:
KMS Solutions is seeking a skilled Integrated Project Team Development (IPTD) Facilitator to 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. As an IPTD Facilitator, you will 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.
Summary / Objective:
This team provides SETA (System Engineering and Technical Assistance) support to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 04X Operations. 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 Training 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:
An active or current 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) 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.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.
Preferred education and experience:
Knowledge of US Navy shipyard operations, policies, and practicesExperience supporting leaders in complex, high-stakes environments.A proven track record of delivering impactful leadership development programs.Additional eligibility requirements
Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
An active or current 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 OCONUSTravel 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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Read LessAre you interested in working with KMS Solutions, but don't see a current position that fits? Please submit your resume and application here!
KMS Solutions is currently collecting resumes for current and future openings. Should your experience align with KMS’s needs, someone from our hiring team will reach out. We look forward to learning more about your background, experience, and career aspirations. Thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with KMS Solutions!
Our Philosophy - Building Trusted Relationships
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 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.
Our clients include the US Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, the Joint Staff, Navy, Army, and the Department of State. We have worked closely with DIA, CENTCOM, US Army National Ground Intelligence Center and the National Media Exploitation Center. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services.
We are dedicated to moving our Nation’s agenda forward. It’s the key ingredient that makes us who we are – like our passion for excellence, our innovation throughout our organization and our long-standing customer relationships. You will see this simple philosophy at work in everything we do. It defines who we are, challenges us, forces our minds to be open, and to be a world-class company.
Core Values
Our Core Values are the guiding principles and our fundamental beliefs that dictate our behavior consistently, not time to time, situation to situation, or person to person, but rather they are the underpinning of our company culture. These values are represented in everything we do: Respect, Authentic Communications, Integrity, Lasting Relationships, and Sustained Excellence (R.A.I.L.S.)
Respect - Our interaction with colleagues, peers, customers and others is marked by respect and honor.
Authentic Communication - We share ideas, thoughts and concerns with our clients and partners in the most authentic manner.
Integrity - We do what we say, say what we do, always practice high ethical standards and honor commitments.
Lasting Relationships - We are focused on forging strong, long-term relationships with clients and associates.
Sustained Excellence - We consistently deliver genuine value to those whom we serve, provide superior customer value, and work to continuously improve our performance. While delivering genuine value to our customers, we are committed in developing our people, building our brand, and supporting the communities we live and work in.
R.A.I.L.S. is an unwavering guide and our core values give us a framework for leadership and daily decisions and help us enjoy our time at work.
What we hire (list of recent hires):
Veteran & Transitioning Navy - MilitaryProgram Manager - Project ManagerCybersecurity EngineerCyber Security SpecialistNQV – Navy Qualified ValidatorMechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerElectronics EngineerSystems Engineer Software EngineerProduct Integration EngineerReliability EngineerSystem Safety EngineerComputer EngineerAction OfficerAuditorTechnical SME - Subject Matter ExpertProgram AnalystAcquisition Analyst - Acquisitions AnalystBFM – Business Financial ManagementNavy Financial AnalystLogistician & Logistics AnalystManagement AnalystNaval AnalystBusiness Process AnalystConfiguration Management SpecialistIntegrated Project Team Development (IPTD) FacilitatorCoach / TrainerTechnical WriterEngineering TechnicianElectronics TechnicianProgram AdministratorDatabase and SharePoint AnalystTradesmen - Skilled TradesCrane Operator / RiggerFabricatorContract Specialist - ContractorTechnical Consulting - ConsultantExecutive AssistantBenefits 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.
Are you interested in working with KMS Solutions, but don't see a current position that fits? Please submit your resume and application here!
KMS Solutions is currently collecting resumes for current and future openings. Should your experience align with KMS’s needs, someone from our hiring team will reach out. We look forward to learning more about your background, experience, and career aspirations. Thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with KMS Solutions!
Our Philosophy - Building Trusted Relationships
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 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.
Our clients include the US Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, the Joint Staff, Navy, Army, and the Department of State. We have worked closely with DIA, CENTCOM, US Army National Ground Intelligence Center and the National Media Exploitation Center. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services.
We are dedicated to moving our Nation’s agenda forward. It’s the key ingredient that makes us who we are – like our passion for excellence, our innovation throughout our organization and our long-standing customer relationships. You will see this simple philosophy at work in everything we do. It defines who we are, challenges us, forces our minds to be open, and to be a world-class company.
Core Values
Our Core Values are the guiding principles and our fundamental beliefs that dictate our behavior consistently, not time to time, situation to situation, or person to person, but rather they are the underpinning of our company culture. These values are represented in everything we do: Respect, Authentic Communications, Integrity, Lasting Relationships, and Sustained Excellence (R.A.I.L.S.)
Respect - Our interaction with colleagues, peers, customers and others is marked by respect and honor.
Authentic Communication - We share ideas, thoughts and concerns with our clients and partners in the most authentic manner.
Integrity - We do what we say, say what we do, always practice high ethical standards and honor commitments.
Lasting Relationships - We are focused on forging strong, long-term relationships with clients and associates.
Sustained Excellence - We consistently deliver genuine value to those whom we serve, provide superior customer value, and work to continuously improve our performance. While delivering genuine value to our customers, we are committed in developing our people, building our brand, and supporting the communities we live and work in.
R.A.I.L.S. is an unwavering guide and our core values give us a framework for leadership and daily decisions and help us enjoy our time at work.
What we hire (list of recent hires):
Veteran & Transitioning Navy - MilitaryProgram Manager - Project ManagerCybersecurity EngineerCyber Security SpecialistNQV – Navy Qualified ValidatorMechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerElectronics EngineerSystems Engineer Software EngineerProduct Integration EngineerReliability EngineerSystem Safety EngineerComputer EngineerAction OfficerAuditorTechnical SME - Subject Matter ExpertProgram AnalystAcquisition Analyst - Acquisitions AnalystBFM – Business Financial ManagementNavy Financial AnalystLogistician & Logistics AnalystManagement AnalystNaval AnalystBusiness Process AnalystConfiguration Management SpecialistIntegrated Project Team Development (IPTD) FacilitatorCoach / TrainerTechnical WriterEngineering TechnicianElectronics TechnicianProgram AdministratorDatabase and SharePoint AnalystTradesmen - Skilled TradesCrane Operator / RiggerFabricatorContract Specialist - ContractorTechnical Consulting - ConsultantExecutive AssistantBenefits 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.
