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Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO). 

As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. 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:

About the Role: 

Sierra is seeking a Senior Program Management Analyst to provide comprehensive program, operational, and acquisition support across all phases of the program life cycle. This contingent position will support the V Department and affiliated programs in other Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

This is an on-site role located in Dahlgren, Virginia.

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will play a key role in program planning, documentation, acquisition support, and operational analysis while ensuring compliance with Department of the Navy (DoN) standards and processes. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to support program success. 

• Provide programmatic and documentation support throughout the life cycle, including development and maintenance of program plans, POAs, schedules, action item reports, tracking systems, and deliverables databases to ensure progress, compliance, and auditability.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare data to support program reviews, configuration audits, management meetings, and design/status reviews; develop charts, staffing plans, financial documentation, and quality assurance plans to inform leadership decision-making.
• Provide acquisition and logistics support by assisting with purchase lists, conducting market research, preparing acquisition documentation (ITPRs, SSJs, BNMs), and managing cradle-to-grave accountability for software, hardware, services, and materials.
• Ensure complete documentation and compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle, from requisition and funding through delivery, disposition, and audit reporting.

What Makes a Successful Candidate: 

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

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in program management, operations analysis, or acquisition support within the DoD/Navy environment
• Familiarity with Navy/DoD program life cycle management, acquisition processes, and supply chain policy
• High level of proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel and SharePoint
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be detail oriented and organized 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with excellent communication abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

       Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship and be able to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

What to expect in our process

1. Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position 
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager
3. Reference checks and degree verification
4. Offer

We take care of our employees by providing the following benefits: 

• 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
• Education reimbursement
• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.