Senior Program Management Analyst

The Organization:
Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides industry-leading technologies in software engineering and application development. We solve our nation’s most complex, next-generation modernization and readiness challenges across defense, federal, and commercial markets.

Sierra is a small, disadvantaged, minority‑owned business that values its employees who provide superior services and solutions to our customers. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

Performs critical program management, technical, or business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provides recommendations to ensure program success. Provides program analysis support for all aspects of the program. Participates as a member of and/or supports the overall Program and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Collects, completes, organizes and interprets technical data and financial information relating to aircraft acquisition and product programs.

Tracks program/project status and schedules. Apply policies and procedures for financial planning.

This position requires a candidate who can write technical directives based upon approved ECPs. Specifically, Technical Directives with technical information pertaining to the operation, maintenance, modification, and repair of equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Technical Directives writing experience.
• Familiarity of NAVAIR Change Control Board process.
• Experience with configuration management support including processing and finalizing Technical Directives.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Minimum of three years of experience managing complex multidisciplined programs, with a minimum of one year of experience in Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) preferred.
• Located in commutable distance to Lakehurst, NJ

This position should have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Substitution of

Education:

An additional five years of relevant Program Management analytical experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

This position requires experience managing organizations working on Acquisition Category (ACAT) programs, Abbreviated Acquisition Programs (AAPs), or programs of comparable size and complexity. The position shall possess senior-level Program Management skills relating to tasks, schedules, and people. Specifically, the position should be able to effectively operate with Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) policies and processes, with an understanding of how to effectively work within the constraints of NAVAIR financial, staffing, and contracting systems.

The position shall have a minimum of three years of experience managing complex multidisciplined programs, with a minimum of one year of experience in Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) preferred, with knowledge of the land-based and ship environments in which these systems will operate.

Applicant must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a security clearance.

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Voluntary insurance such as short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life + AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program