Military Fellowship Program: Project Manager

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Project Manager to lead projects from design through delivery. The role supports DoD SkillBridge participants and requires coordinating with customers and field teams.

The position focuses on developing plans, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring milestones are met in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has active-duty status and at least two years in project management, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active duty military status eligible for DoD SkillBridge.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of project management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PM software.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project from design to release for customers.
• Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Interface with internal and external customers or field-based employees on technical matters.
• Track milestones and budgets and prepare stakeholder reports.
• Adapt to frequent changes and agile environment.

Skills

PM experience

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

PM software

Job description

Hagerstown, MD

Full time

R0029002

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military.

As a Project Manager, 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. Manages simple projects typically defined as: studies, small task orders, Internal Research and Development, Level of Effort; services only, spares or projects with minimal deliverables. Typically, there is no responsibility of managing team members directly, but rather an introduction to people management. 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 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:

• Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
• 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

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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

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: $85,768.30 - $117,931.40. 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 (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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!

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.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.