Sierra Nevada Corporation
Associate Program Manager (Hybrid Eligible)
Sierra Nevada Corporation, Sparks, Nevada, United States, 89494
The Associate Program Manager (APM) for the Navigation Positioning Systems (NPS) business area will work with seasoned Navy Landing System and Navy personnel in the development and upgrades of radar systems and radar subsystems, integration of systems with radar systems, development of advanced millimeter wave radar based landing systems, integration of GPS and radar systems, and pursuit of other advanced technologies for navigation and landing systems. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of cost, schedule, and performance for their assigned programs, in accordance with the approved SNC processes.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/
Responsibilities:
Ensure a continuous line of communication is kept open with the appropriate internal and external customer representatives to maintain a high level of program status awareness, provide timely recognition and resolution of problems.
Assist in identifying the staffing/resource needs for assigned and projected programs to ensure adequate staffing for successful program completion.
Perform Risk Analysis to ensure successful program execution.
Assist in the development of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliant proposals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager/Director of Programs
Assists in ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and AS9100 Policies and Processes
Must-haves:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and drive others to success
Requires strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules
Requires ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness with attention to detail.
Ability to speak in public forums.
At least 1 year of experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MS Project.
Willing to travel for the purposes of supporting and participating in design or marketing presentations, field testing and interaction with customers and subcontractors.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
Typically 1-3 years of related experience or; Bachelors in Engineering, Aerospace or Program Management.
Typically 1-3 years of program management experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management.
Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes.
General knowledge of GPS and Radar systems is a plus.
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SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/
Responsibilities:
Ensure a continuous line of communication is kept open with the appropriate internal and external customer representatives to maintain a high level of program status awareness, provide timely recognition and resolution of problems.
Assist in identifying the staffing/resource needs for assigned and projected programs to ensure adequate staffing for successful program completion.
Perform Risk Analysis to ensure successful program execution.
Assist in the development of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliant proposals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager/Director of Programs
Assists in ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and AS9100 Policies and Processes
Must-haves:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and drive others to success
Requires strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules
Requires ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness with attention to detail.
Ability to speak in public forums.
At least 1 year of experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MS Project.
Willing to travel for the purposes of supporting and participating in design or marketing presentations, field testing and interaction with customers and subcontractors.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred:
Typically 1-3 years of related experience or; Bachelors in Engineering, Aerospace or Program Management.
Typically 1-3 years of program management experience managing projects requiring Earned Value Management.
Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes.
General knowledge of GPS and Radar systems is a plus.
#Ll-hybrid
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.