Project Coordinator III

Are you searching for a project-focused role on a fast-paced team prototyping new technologies to meet & defeat threats on the battlefields of tomorrow? If so, come join our team at Sierra Nevada Company's Joint Task Force Sierra (JTF Sierra)!

Our charter is to identify, test, develop and deploy new products to meet current and future operational challenges, and as a Project Coordinator III on our team, you will support the Program Manager, engineers and multiple Technology Directors by: ensuring priorities are tracked and stay on task and ahead of deadlines; handling coordination with vendors, teammates, and suppliers; generating and distributing internal communications to stakeholders within leadership; all while using critical thinking and cross-functional relationships to identify and overcome obstacles and challenges with the team.

Main position responsibilities include working with the Program Manager to coordinate and track project management activities, resources, equipment and information; help break down projects into actionable tasks and set timeframes; generate, analyze and provide information to stakeholders on status of project execution; and build and manage relationships with other company departments and programs to ensure our efforts are successful.

You'll also ensure that changes in requirements and leadership expectations are tracked as projects evolve; help the Program Manager prepare and update budgets; analyze and track risks and opportunities; monitor and report project progress; assist in creation of programmatic reports and presentations; and address issues that arise via proper communication and escalation.

Additionally, you will act as a program point of contact and represent JTF Sierra to other areas of the company, assist with JTF Technology Directors on additional assignments (establishing external partnerships, researching internal product improvements, etc), learn to use internal SNC tools to monitor and control project performance, plans and expenditures and help create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and status reports.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, and typically 6+ years of relevant experience
  • A higher level degree may substitute for experience
  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Fundamental MS Office Skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Demonstrated ownership of tasks, organization skills and attention to detail
• Possess strong communication and client-facing, teamwork skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Development of proposals to include administrative tasks as assigned
• Data entry into PM Systems
• Collaborating with internal Leadership, vendors, suppliers, other stakeholders, and internal teams, such as IPT leads, CAMs, Tech Leads and PA's to ensure program activities will accomplish objectives
• Conflict resolution especially those related to resource assignments
• Monitoring project progress against baseline schedule and facilitating process improvement initiatives

Successful Candidates will demonstrate:

• Agility and responsiveness in a fast paced environment
• Familiarity with program execution
• Results driven regardless the task.
• Self-motivated, and driven for more
• Soft skills, business sense

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $38.39 - $52.79. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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. 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.

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.