Sr Project Coordinator

If you have a keen eye for the big picture, enjoy working collaboratively, and have experience in US Military, US Department of Defense or Aerospace & Defense industries, we may have the perfect role for you! As a Sr Project Coordinator, you should have expert time management and communication skills as you will collaborate with vendors, suppliers, other stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines. Your main responsibilities will be to coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information, break projects into actionable tasks and set timeframes, liaise with stakeholders to facilitate project execution and assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management. You'll also ensure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve, help prepare budgets, analyze risks and opportunities, monitor project progress and address issues that arise via proper communication and escalation. Additionally, you will act as a point of contact and communicate project status to all stakeholders, work with the Program Manager to remove road blocks, use tools to monitor and control performance, plans and expenditures and 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.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Action Items: Track and ensure timely completion of all tasks.
• CDRL Deliveries: Oversee timely and accurate delivery of contractual documents.
• Meeting Minutes: Document meetings to ensure clear communication and follow-up.
• Facilitate Program Meetings / Technical Writing: Lead meetings and produce high-quality documentation.
• Coordinate Travel: Organize travel to support seamless program operations.
• Assist in Managing Schedule and Cost: Support the management of program schedules and budgets to ensure projects stay on track and within financial constraints.
• Aid in Stakeholder Management: Facilitate communication and coordination with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, and typically 10+ 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 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 resolutions 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 of 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: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. 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 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. 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.