Sierra Nevada Corporation
Are you a results‑driven, team‑oriented leader? This is the opportunity for you! As a Project Manager I, you are responsible for managing a project from design to release for customers, monitoring the project from initiation through delivery and program closeout. You will develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables; identify needed resources for projects; and interface with internal and external customers or field‑based employees on technical matters as needed. This role can, and often is, used as a Control Account Manager on a larger program. You will be responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle: proposal development, planning, scope, definition, design, execution, delivery, and program closeout. You will track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators, and prepare reports to stakeholders. The Project Manager will need to be agile and flexible, as changes will be certain and frequent.
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.
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
Minimum 2+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field, internships not included in total years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
Demonstrated experience in managing a project
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
Strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or similar tool
Experience with developing budgets and managing projects to those budgets
Experience managing project scope and scope creep during project execution
Experience in resource planning and management during project execution
Experience with risk management planning and documentation
Familiarity with government contracting and regulations
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
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.
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.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
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!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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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.
Qualifications You Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
Minimum 2+ years of experience in project management and/or in a related or technical field, internships not included in total years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
Demonstrated experience in managing a project
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
Strong analytical skills & capability to meet schedules
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or similar tool
Experience with developing budgets and managing projects to those budgets
Experience managing project scope and scope creep during project execution
Experience in resource planning and management during project execution
Experience with risk management planning and documentation
Familiarity with government contracting and regulations
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
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.
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.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
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!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Get notified about new Project Manager jobs in
Sparks, NV .
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