Sierra Nevada Corporation

Through DoD SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes, Sierra Nevada Corporation provides internships to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These internships include up to six months of on-the-job training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work.

Staffed out of supply chain, and assigned to a program or proposal, Subcontract Program Managers (SPM) are the primary technical experts within Supply Chain. As the SPM on a program, you will be responsible for the cost, technical and schedule planning and success of multiple subcontracts and major procurements for the program. You will ensure timely and accurate completion of all technical requirements documentation, an adequate labor and non-labor budget, and an achievable plan to meet the program mission. Collaborating with assigned Supply Chain Subcontract Leads, the Program Office, Engineering, Operations and Business Management you will develop and install the program budget & schedule for these larger procurements and then facilitate execution within that plan. You will consolidate and capture subcontract risks at the program level, mitigating and resolving as necessary to ensure internal and external work products meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements. You will be the primary technical and programmatic voice in developing supplier requirements and evaluating supplier proposals, and, as required, the focal point for development and communication of negotiating targets to the Subcontract Leads.

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:

• Create the Program-level Subcontract Management Plan, including strategy, structure, roles reporting responsibilities, and communication plan
• Engage in, and at times lead, programmatic and technical meetings with the subcontractors
• May be delegated Control Account Manager responsibilities from Program Manager
• May be responsible for make / buy assessments
• May be assigned as the Subcontract Program Manager for a given, large and/or complex subcontract – executing the role of Program Manager for the given subcontract
• Responsible for the coordination between supply chain and the program, ensuring supply chain personnel responsible for supplier performance execute to their schedules and deliver on milestones
• If assigned to a platform, product line, BU or product support team, collaborate and communicate potential long-term investment strategies to reduce lead-time and cost
• Identify and coordinate the need for alternate/additional sources to the program and engineering to improve competition and leverage - be the supply chain architect on the proposal or program, delivering a competitive, capable, compliant program supply base
• Articulate and communicate subcontract and major procurement status, risk & opportunity management, and issues with corresponding recovery plans to all stakeholders
• Develop and status program Subcontract Stoplight Chart, highlighting current cost, technical and schedule performance of each program subcontract
• Within proposal or program setting, lead business requirements, technical evaluations, risk assessments and Basis of Estimate requirements and supporting strategies on behalf of supply chain
• Attend Program Reviews with subcontractors, providing program updates, needs and status, requesting and communicating program-driven changes and needs
• Provide supply chain strategy and status to external customers
• As required, track and coordinate EVM metrics to all stakeholders
• Ensure subcontract management teams are staffed to requirement needs
• Ensure problems are addressed and resolved in a timely manner as the liaison between SCM and the program
• Identification of potential sources of supply
• Development of source selection strategy, criteria and planning, including participation in Make / Buy assessments
• Develop and document labor and non-labor program Basis of Estimates associated with subcontracts and major procurements
• Develop program/technical requirements documents
• Support technical evaluation of proposals for content and quality
• Lead the development of source selection plans, communicate and justify results to program leadership
• Provide subcontractor and critical supplier related input into customer proposal
• Ensure subcontractors’ milestone payment plans are aligned with program expectations, budget and plans
• Develop preliminary Subcontract Management Team for successful new program start-up

Must-haves:

• 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 2-4 years of relevant supplier experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Experience with Program Management is essential
• Logistics or general Supply Chain experience does not substitute required subcontractor and /or program management experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• Experience working in aircraft, aerospace, electronics, software and/or other high tech industries

Preferred:

• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Technical understanding, with a Technical degree preferred Ability to influence all levels of the organization Knowledge of program management and subcontract management techniques including thorough knowledge of cost & schedule analysis and earned value management Experience managing risk and opportunities Experience managing complex subcontractors Approximately 25% travel, on average, with extensive travel from time to time

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.