Senior Manager, Corporate Insurance & Risk Management

Sierra Nevada Corporation

. Develop and support the company’s insurance strategy and portfolio, including property, casualty, executive liability, cyber, and specialized aerospace coverages .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing insurance strategies, including risk management processes, compliance, and claims management. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate policy terms, and analyze complex risk data for strategic decision-making.

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Risk Management ProcessesInsurance ComplianceClaims ManagementTeam LeadershipContract Review

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Hard Skills

Insurance Strategy DevelopmentBudgeting and Cost ReportingPolicy NegotiationRisk Financing StrategiesLoss Trend AnalysisData AnalysisProcess DevelopmentVendor EngagementExecutive ReportingInsurance Recovery

Soft Skills

Collaborative Strategy DevelopmentDecision-Making in AmbiguityStakeholder InteractionMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CRMARMCPCURIMS-CRMP

Industry Keywords

Aerospace and DefenseU.S. Department of DefenseNASAGovernment PoliciesContractual Obligations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 renewals, negotiate policy terms and pricing, evaluate coverage options, and maintain carrier relationships
Assess and implement alternative risk financing strategies, including self-insurance or captive options
Manage systems and processes for identifying, tracking, and quantifying insurable risks across business units, programs, and facilities
Analyze loss trends, actuarial reports, and exposure data for strategic decision-making
Develop and maintain departmental work processes, procedures, and controls
Support claims processes and coordinate with internal and external partners
Review and negotiate insurance and indemnification language in customer, supplier, and government contracts
Support compliance with insurance regulations, corporate governance requirements, contractual obligations, and Aerospace & Defense industry requirements
Partner with legal, procurement, finance, operations, and program teams on risk transfer strategies
Oversee team outputs, vendor engagement, and cross-functional risk mitigation initiatives
Prepare executive reports and dashboards on program performance, emerging risks, insurance costs, and recommended actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 may substitute for the required educational qualifications; without a degree, 15 years of related experience is required
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
Demonstrated knowledge of risk management processes, including coverage placement, contract review, insurance compliance, claims management, and insurance recovery
Ability to independently and collaboratively drive strategy addressing complex risks and stakeholder concerns
Ability to navigate change and uncertainty and make defensible decisions in ambiguous situations
Prior experience leading, developing, and mentoring an insurance and risk management team
Ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels
Ability to travel as needed, typically less than 10%
Preferred certifications include CRM, ARM, CPCU, or RIMS-CRMP
Knowledge of DoD and government policies, standards, and procedures preferred
Aerospace and Defense, U.S. Department of Defense, NASA/civil or commercial space, or U.S. Military background preferred
Proficiency using a computer for extended periods
Hand/finger dexterity for typing and data entry
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive pay based upon performance
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement