Full-Time

Military Fellowship Program: Subcontract Management Specialist

Posted on 5/5/2025

Sierra Nevada Coporation

Sierra Nevada Coporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Aerospace and national security solutions provider

No salary listed

Mid

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Lone Tree, CO, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 3 or more years of relevant experience
  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Responsibilities
  • Increasingly, provide supply base expertise to SNC proposals and programs, knowing the suppliers well enough to be able to facilitate and guide cross-functional sourcing and supplier management activities
  • Ensure accurate requirements are defined and understood and accepted by the supplier(s)
  • Foster and lead supplier-related communication and relationships - information to and from the supplier will flow through you
  • Act as the Point of Contact between SNC / Program(s) and the supply base
  • As the Supply Management representative, you will own the relationship between SNC and your suppliers, even as you facilitate executive and PM interaction with these suppliers
  • Lead negotiations to include, but not limited to, deliverable requirements, terms and conditions, pricing, schedule, and milestone development
  • Document acquisitions and maintain files in compliance with government regulations, company policy, and best business practices, and provide audit support as required
  • Track progress on subcontracts/POs: progress against schedule, available funding, actual and forecasted spending
  • Identify risks and opportunities, and as assigned, develop risk management/mitigation plans and strategies
  • Status supply base activity to programs and the SCM organization
  • You are the bridge between SNC and our supply base to ensure a collaborative approach to strategic thinking and problem solving – cross collaboration both internally and externally will be expected
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
  • Experience working in CostPoint or other ERP systems
  • Proficiency in oral and written communications
  • Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
  • Relevant certifications (CPIM, CSSP, CPM, etc.)
  • Detailed Price Analysis Experience
Sierra Nevada Coporation

Sierra Nevada Coporation

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Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) specializes in aerospace and national security solutions. The company develops systems for command, control, and communications, as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), cyber operations, and electromagnetic spectrum management. These systems are designed to operate across various domains, including sea, land, air, space, and cyber. SNC stands out from its competitors as one of the few privately owned mid-tier aerospace and defense contractors, allowing it to invest in projects early and adapt quickly to meet mission requirements. The company's goal is to stay ahead of emerging challenges by creating solutions that address future needs, ensuring mission success on or ahead of schedule.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sparks, Nevada

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for logistics drones boosts SNC's defense market opportunities.
  • Muon Space partnership enhances SNC's RF sensing capabilities, opening new commercial opportunities.
  • Strategic partnerships in 'Doomsday' aircraft program leverage diverse expertise for defense projects.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in space technology sector challenges SNC's market position.
  • Potential delays in T-45 replacement program may impact SNC's collaboration with Turkish Aerospace.
  • Reliance on external partnerships poses risks if partners face operational challenges.

What makes Sierra Nevada Coporation unique

  • SNC's Vindlér constellation offers advanced RF collection and analytics capabilities.
  • SNC repurposes commercial aircraft for specialized military applications, enhancing cost efficiency.
  • SNC integrates cutting-edge technologies in aerospace manufacturing with Wichita State University.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Company News

GovCon Wire
Dec 10th, 2024
Andrew Auerbach Named Sierra Nevada Technology VP

Andrew Auerbach, a technology executive in the defense and intelligence sectors, has joined Sierra Nevada Corp. as vice president of technology, GovCon Wire has learned.

Defense Daily
Dec 6th, 2024
Navy Picks SNC To Develop More Prototype Logistics Drones

Navy picks SNC to develop more prototype logistics drones.

Simple Flying
Dec 3rd, 2024
The Sierra Nevada Rapcon-X Conducts Its Maiden Flight

On Friday, November 22nd, Sierra Nevada Corporation, which is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, officially announced the first flight of its next-generation aircraft platform.

Dayton Daily News
Dec 2nd, 2024
NEW DETAILS: Sierra Nevada transfers 'Doomsday' plane from Dayton

SNC said it is working with a Wichita State University team to take advantage of that university's experience in composites and advanced materials, digital twin software, advanced manufacturing technologies and other areas.

ExecutiveBiz
Nov 12th, 2024
Jim Hanley Joins SNC as Strategic Initiatives VP

Sierra Nevada Corporation has named Jim Hanley as vice president of its strategic initiatives.