Sr Project Integrator

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Plano, TX

114d

About The Position

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. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership, program management and analytical skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering or related field.
• Typically 6+ years of experience executing an Earned Value Compliant program.
• Experience with the evaluation of requests for proposals and/or quotes.
• Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or quotes.
• Experience with managing multiple large-scale projects, or portfolio of projects up to a large independent program.
• A proven background and recent competency in Earned Value Management.
• Experience developing effective EVM procedures, training, and work instructions relative to regulatory standards and internal processes.
• Experience applying Earned Value Management concepts in working with federal government contracts, budget process, and fund management.
• Advanced skills in Earned Value Management software, and familiarity with scheduling software (MS Project) and self service analytics (PowerBI).
• Experience in Earned Value audits, validation or re-validation.
• Experience in successful completion of Program IBRs, JSRs and Internal Surveillances.
• Experience developing and coordinating the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Experience with performing schedule analysis in support of assigned programs or projects.
• Expertise in performing Schedule Risk Assessments, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).
• Demonstrated financial acumen to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
• Ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
• Ability to develop and execute, coordination of all elements of a program.
• Capability to manage program lifecycle conflicts, prioritize competing priorities/requests, and evaluate available resources.
• Provide guidance and teach applicable EVM training to individual stakeholders on the program.
• Capability to perform in depth earned value data analysis, inclusive of data quality checks and CDRL/SDRL review.
• Ability to develop and recommend cost and schedule management solutions relative to contract requirements.
• Ability to work across multiple software systems and comprehend system relationships.
• Familiarity with audit preparation for surveillance reviews with DCAA/DCMA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Managing projects/programs using Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), agile and or spiral development models.
• Understanding of application tools and data architectures.
• Ability to reinforce the usage & application of Corporate PM tools.
• Ability to lead PM/IPT process & tool improvement for the Business Area.
• Ability to keep program management/IPT informed of function & process changes within project controls.
• Ability to enhance program management expertise in the staff.
• Ability to establish centralized, coordinating body for PM concerns, recommendations, & issues.
• Experience with ensuring compliance with approved Corporate and ISO 9001:2000 Policies and Processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM) on specified programs to ensure compliance with all government, contractual, and internal requirements.
• Assist the program team with total Program Integration Management.
• Develop standard formats and processes.
• Conduct EVM training to develop EVM skills.
• Provide EVM coaching to promote and enable program management ownership of program performance data.
• Assist with data analytics and support variance analysis.
• Advise CAMs and program leadership on areas to improve program performance in a cross-functional, highly integrated environment.
• Partner with scheduling and finance to ensure that all elements of Earned Value are integrated and consistent across the program.
• Support the Program Manager or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leader to supervise the work of program and project staff.
• Participate in business resource planning/tracking in coordination with other corporate entities.
• Support the Change Control process and change implementation.
• Interface on project/program status, developing proposals, researching/fact-finding, coordinating audits, and negotiating with project/program stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees