Cleared R&D Senior Manager - Modern Systems Actualization, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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Are you ready to take the helm of an innovative program shaping national security in the space domain? If you are driven by a passion for harnessing cutting-edge technology and leading a talented group of professionals in a dynamic environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact and shape the future of the Space Mission Program. The 6360 Senior Manager will execute strategic initiatives in collaboration with the United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS) ground program management office.

This mission is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of the operational ground segment of USNDS, a space-based remote sensing system tailored to meet national security needs for both the warfighter and the treaty monitoring community. Join us in this pivotal role, where you will not only drive current mission success but will also have the opportunity to reimagine the future of space mission work for this organization.

On any given day, you may be called on to execute the following:

• Lead Integrated Teams: Oversee a collaborative team of managers to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Capability Development: Partner with the Modern Systems Solutions group (6370) to create and manage a capability factory that balances stakeholder needs with team capacity.
• Strategic Leadership: Drive the development and execution of group strategy, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture strong partnerships with Sandia Program Offices, co-developing solutions to meet their needs.
• Synergy Creation: Encourage collaboration between projects and products within the group to enhance overall impact.
• Portfolio Execution: Lead the execution of the emergent systems portfolio alongside the Modern Systems Solutions group.
• Program Oversight: Direct the execution of the US Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS), ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite at our primary facility in Albuquerque, NM

$184,400 - $313,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, plus ten (10) or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Active DOE Q and SCI clearance which may require a polygraph test.

The ideal R&D Science & Engineering Senior Manager candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Five (5) or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
• Demonstrated positive impact of leadership ability, including direct and influence management skills.
• Experience in establishing and carrying out program and organizational strategy including experience in technical business development.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Ability to build effective partnerships across multiple agencies, both within and outside of Sandia.
• Proven success in delivering complex engineering design projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong customer-focused approach.
• Ability to adapt positively and creatively to changing environments, demonstrating resilience and innovation.
• Established networks within Sandia that can be leveraged for collaboration and support.
• Experience in the broader Space Enterprise or other broad national security programs.
• Proven alignment to Sandias corporate values.
  

The Modern Systems Actualization Senior Manager has a pivotal role within a highly integrated Center leadership team dedicated to empowering our customers to act with confidence and precision. 6360 is responsible for delivering mission capability to the Air Force for projects within the United States Nuclear Detonation (NUDET) Detection System (USNDS) Ground Program, which includes the Integrated Correlation and Display System (ICADS). The team works closely with Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) operators to support real-time missions, resolve and analyze anomalies, and define space ground system requirements.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) SCI security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.