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Sr Manager, Corporate Insurance & Risk Management

Sierra Nevada Corp
  • Sparks, NV
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    The Senior Manager, Corporate Insurance & Risk Management will support insurance risk oversight for a complex Aerospace & Defense organization and establish disciplined internal processes, procedures, and controls that enable consistent execution and position the business to scale. This newly created role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical capabilities, high discretion, and comfort operating in environments with evolving risks, regulatory requirements, and operational ambiguity.

    As SNC''s corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

    Responsibilities:

    Insurance Program Strategy & Administration

    • Help develop and support the company's insurance strategy and portfolio, including property, casualty, executive liability, cyber, and specialized aerospace coverages.
    • Support insurance program budgeting, premium allocation, forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and cost reporting.
    • Support renewal cycles, negotiate policy terms and pricing, evaluate coverage options, and maintain strong carrier relationships.
    • Assess and implement alternative risk financing strategies, including self-insurance or captive options.

    Risk Identification, Assessment & Modeling

    • Manage systems and processes used to identify, track, and quantify insurable risks across business units, programs, and facilities.
    • Analyze loss trends, actuarial reports, and exposure data to inform strategic decision-making.
    • Develop and maintain departmental work processes and procedures that support consistent execution, effective controls, operational continuity, and business scalability.
    • Provide support for claims processes as needed, including coordination with internal and external partners.
    • Lead the review of, and negotiate insurance and indemnification language within customer, supplier, and government contracts.

    Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Support compliance with applicable insurance regulations, corporate governance requirements, contractual obligations, and Aerospace & Defense industry requirements.
    • Partner with legal, procurement, finance, operations, and program teams to align risk transfer strategies with organizational objectives.

    Leadership & Talent Development

    • Must have prior experience leading, developing, and mentoring an insurance and risk management team.
    • Oversee team outputs, vendor engagement, and cross-functional risk mitigation initiatives.

    Decision-Making & Executive Communication

    • Must be comfortable making decisions with limited information and navigating ambiguous situations.
    • Prepare executive reports and dashboards summarizing program performance, emerging risks, insurance costs, and recommended actions.
    • Must be comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization.

    Travel Requirement

    Must have ability to travel as needed, typically less than 10%.

    Qualifications You Must Have:

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
    • 11+ years of relevant experience, including 4+ years of management experience.
    • Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 15 years of related experience is required.
    • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of Risk Management processes with respect to coverage placement, contract review, insurance compliance, claims management, insurance recovery, and other facets related to protection of company assets.
    • The ability to independently and collaboratively drive strategy to address complex risks and Business stakeholder concerns.
    • Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity, and own those decisions.

    Qualifications We Prefer:

    • Professional certification(s) in risk or insurance such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP).
    • Ability to lead, collaborate and work in a rapidly changing, dynamic business environment.
    • Knowledge of DoD and government, policies, standards, and procedures.
    • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.
    • Team oriented with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets.

    Essential Functions:

    • Proficiency in using a computer for extended periods.
    • Hand/finger dexterity for typing and data entry.
    • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.

    This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

    SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

    SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

    IMPORTANT NOTICE:

    This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

    Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

    SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

    SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSparks, NV
    IndustryOther/Not Classified
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1963
    Websitehttp://www.sncorp.com/

    About Company

    Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a world-class prime systems integrator and electronic systems provider known for its rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions. Fast-growing and widely diversified, SNC is a high-tech electronics, engineering, and manufacturing corporation that continues to expand its impressive portfolio of capabilities, programs, products and services.

    SNC is a privately held company under the leadership of CEO, Fatih Ozmen, and President and CFO, Eren Ozmen. Over the last 30 years under the Ozmen’s leadership, SNC has remained focused on providing its customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and has a strong and proven track record of success. Headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, SNC is the Top Woman Owned Federal Contractor in the United States.

    Since SNC was founded in 1963, its strong tradition has been to develop and provide high technology Electronics, Avionics, and Communications systems. Investing heavily over the years in people, processes, modern facilities, and the state-of-the-art equipment, SNC continues to enhance our technical advantage to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to our customer’s requirements. With numerous successful and diverse acquisitions, SNC continues to acquire new capabilities as we expand our tradition of excellence into the areas of Renewable Energy, Telemedicine, Nanotechnology, Cyber, Net-Centric Operations, Microsatellites and Human Space Flight.

    SNC employs an extremely talented workforce of over 2100 people most of whom are scientists, engineers, or technical personnel with college or advanced degrees, and all of whom are dedicated to satisfying our customers' needs. Our 7 different Business Areas operate from 31 locations in 16 states along with numerous customer support sites located throughout the world. Please take a look around our website as it provides much more information about SNC to include a detailed de ion of each Business Area and their respective capabilities, programs, products, and services.

    Skills

    • ARM (Advanced RISC Machine)unmatched
    • Accountingunmatched
    • Actuarial Skillsunmatched
    • Adjudicationunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Claims Managementunmatched
    • Claims Processingunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Contract Reviewunmatched
    • Corporate Governanceunmatched
    • Cost Reportingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • DoD Clearanceunmatched
    • Federal Governmentunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Strategyunmatched
    • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Government Contractsunmatched
    • Government Policiesunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Insurance Certificationsunmatched
    • Insurance Claimsunmatched
    • Insurance Regulationsunmatched
    • Insurance Underwritingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
    • Manual Dexterityunmatched
    • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Mortgage Lendingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Options Analysisunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Profit & Loss Analysisunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Security Clearanceunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Talent Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Typingunmatched
    • Underwritingunmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
    • United States Militaryunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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