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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Military Fellowship Program Project Manager Fellow

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently serving on active duty in the military and eligible to participate in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of project management experience and/or experience in a related or technical field; internships do not count toward the total.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a project.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to meet schedules.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in up to six months of on-the-job industry training as a service member transitioning to the civilian workforce.
  • Manage projects, including developing budgets and managing projects to those budgets.
  • Manage project scope and scope creep during project execution.
  • Plan and manage resources during project execution.
  • Plan and document risk management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Basic understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or a similar tool.
  • Experience 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.

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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