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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst Intern

Project ManagementUpdated on Nov 6
Internship · Summer 2027Lone Tree, CO, USA$23.54 - $32.37

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in college or technical school, with at least six months remaining until graduation after the internship ends.
  • Must have relevant experience.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a university or college program pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio are required.
  • Must be able to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and attention to detail are required.
  • Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods.
  • Must be proficient with computers and office equipment.
  • Must have manual dexterity to handle office supplies and equipment.
  • Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
  • Must be able to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Must be able to meet applicable U.S. trade authorization requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in ongoing program activities by supporting the Planning and Scheduling Team with routine schedule updates, data reviews, and project coordination tasks.
  • Assist in maintaining and analyzing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), gaining hands-on experience with schedule structure, dependencies, and timelines and their relationship to business outcomes and program performance.
  • Support reviews of schedule health, risk indicators, and logic integrity to understand how scheduling relates to Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance and customer reporting requirements such as IPMDAR.
  • Prepare and update documentation, charts, and reports that inform leadership decision-making, ensuring accuracy and consistency across schedule-related deliverables.
  • Contribute to developing and tracking action items, milestone changes, and schedule adjustments, learning how structured change-control processes affect business governance and program execution.
  • Attend planning meetings with functional partners, including Finance, Engineering, and Program Management, to observe how schedule data influences strategic decision-making and cross-organizational alignment.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline scheduling workflows and support process improvements designed to enhance efficiency, clarity, and operational discipline.
  • Participate in workshops, onboarding sessions, and team knowledge-sharing to learn about program operations, business culture, and scheduling's role in program success.
  • Assist in compiling executive summaries and preparing materials for leadership reviews, learning to translate complex schedule data into business-focused insights for senior stakeholders.
  • Communicate ideas, progress updates, and data findings to team members, contributing to a collaborative scheduling environment.
  • Travel when required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior internship or work experience in a related field is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the aerospace and defense industry is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of data analysis tools and software is preferred.
  • Microsoft Access skills are preferred.

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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