Program Manager, Software Developer

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:

• Top Workplaces Regional Award
• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role:

The Program Manager, Software Developer acts as the overall lead, manager, and administrator for project delivery and the project team. Serves as the primary interface and point of contact with Government program stakeholders and representatives on technical, program, or project issues. Oversees the development and maintenance of a Navy tool including administrative support efforts and reporting progress of the software development and maintenance program. Manages acquisition and employment of program or project resources and controls financial and administrative aspects of the program or project to contract requirements.

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 represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must haves:

Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) required.
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, or a related field.
• 5+ years leading software development or IT projects and teams
• 8+ years of experience in Agile project management.
• Experience developing in .Net
• Ability to gather and communicate requirements to both client and contractor teams
• Ability to deliver software development improvements rapidly with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to lead a diverse team that is geographically dispersed.
• Local to the Pax River area.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with the Joint Discrepancy Reporting System (JDRS)
• Familiarity with Navy maintenance processes and data systems
• Familiarity with Navy data modernization efforts

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

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 perks and benefits:

• Compressed Work Schedules (CWS), Flexible Work Schedules, and Remote Opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
• Education reimbursement & personal development stipend
• Short-term disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accidental Insurance
• 100% Company-paid Life + AD&D and Long-term disability
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Paid Maternity Leave (after 6 months of employment)
• 11 federally recognized holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with Sierra contribution
• 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.

We actively strive and evolve to develop and maintain workspaces that are fully inclusive. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

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 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.