Head of Corporate Insurance & Risk Management

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX seeks a Senior Manager for Corporate Insurance & Risk Management to oversee insurance risk oversight for a complex aerospace and defense organization and establish disciplined processes to enable scaling. This role demands deep technical expertise, strong analytics, high discretion, and comfort in evolving regulatory environments.

As part of SNC's corporate team, you will collaborate across legal, procurement, finance, operations, HR, IT, and program teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• 11+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years in management.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 15 years of related experience.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Risk Management processes with respect to coverage placement, contract review, insurance compliance, claims management, insurance recovery, and other facets related to protection of company assets.
• The ability to independently and collaboratively drive strategy to address complex risks and Business stakeholder concerns.
• Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity, and own those decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the company’s insurance strategy and portfolio, including property, casualty, executive liability, cyber, and specialized aerospace coverages.
• Support insurance program budgeting, premium allocation, forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and cost reporting.
• Support renewal cycles, negotiate policy terms and pricing, evaluate coverage options, and maintain strong carrier relationships.
• Assess and implement alternative risk financing strategies, including self-insurance or captive options.
• Manage systems and processes used to identify, track, and quantify insurable risks across business units, programs, and facilities.
• Lead the review of, and negotiate insurance and indemnification language within customer, supplier, and government contracts.
• Must have prior experience leading, developing, and mentoring an insurance and risk management team.
• Prepare executive reports and dashboards summarizing program performance, emerging risks, insurance costs, and recommended actions.

Skills

Insurance risk mgmt

Strategic planning

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Risk Mgmt

11+ years, incl. 4+ years management

15 years exp if no degree

Higher degree may substitute for experience

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX seeks a Senior Manager for Corporate Insurance & Risk Management to oversee insurance risk oversight for a complex aerospace and defense organization and establish disciplined processes to enable scaling. This role demands deep technical expertise, strong analytics, high discretion, and comfort in evolving regulatory environments.

As part of SNC's corporate team, you will collaborate across legal, procurement, finance, operations, HR, IT, and program teams,