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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Mission Manager

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShalimar, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field of study, or a substitute qualification under the stated experience provisions; without a degree, at least 10 years of related experience is required.
  • At least 6 years of experience in a related field; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Mastery of military and government operations.
  • Operational experience with U.S. Embassy agencies and U.S. Military Groups in Counterdrug, Crisis Negotiation Team, or Crisis Intervention Team surveillance, command and control, communications operations, long-range surveillance sensors, and security assistance.
  • U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret U.S. security clearance.
  • Strong customer relationship skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with U.S. and other government agencies, and with allied and partner nations.
  • Ability to coach, mentor, and teach tactics, techniques, and procedures across the customer domain.
  • Ability to deploy for extended periods to various OCONUS operating locations and meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
  • Ability to pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required.
  • A current, valid passport and ability to obtain a visa for international travel.
  • Willingness to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Proficiency with computer systems and software.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee securing authorizations and clearances for high-priority mission deployments.
  • Coordinate with host-nation representatives and U.S. Military Groups.
  • Provide logistical support and strategic guidance on asset utilization.
  • Ensure compliance with deployment requirements and regulations.
  • Develop, implement, and refine logistics strategies and processes.
  • Maintain records and documentation of mission operations.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Mission Operations Liaisons.
  • Provide briefings and reports to senior leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Extensive and varied experience with Counterdrug, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Crisis Intervention Team systems.
  • Fluency in multiple languages relevant to host nations.
  • Advanced professional certifications in logistics or military operations.
  • Operational Counterdrug, Crisis Negotiation Team, or Crisis Intervention Team surveillance, command and control, and communications experience in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • Background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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