Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Posting duration
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.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking an r&d science and engineering manager to lead department 523, nuclear deterrence (nd) governance and engineering processes departmentThis department is in group 520, nd technical governance and transformation, which consists of three other departments: nd transformation (521), nd annual assessment & nnsa sandia field office (sfo) interface (522), and weaponeer professional development (524)Together, we are responsible for developing, maintaining, and deploying nd cross-cutting and foundational initiatives for standardized, well-vetted resources to achieve an engineering excellence cultureWe engineer the foundation of sandia’s nd programs to ensure the delivery of quality products in support of nd product realization.
Department 523 develops, improves, and governs the weapons lifecycle processes to consistently and responsively enable weapon programs/projects to deliver quality nd product.
This department manages:
The product realization governance structure (wec, prac and governing boards), which fosters and achieves snl product realization excellence by addressing strategic opportunities and operational issues impacting the phase x/6.x lifecycle at the appropriate levels
The realize product subsystem (rpss), which is the governed system embedding a structured and consistent approach to assure that all elements of excellence in engineering and the phase x/6.x process are implemented, while also meeting doe/nnsa contractual requirements leading to the delivery of high-quality products
The nuclear weapons requirements integration office (nwrio), which directly interfaces with the doe/nnsa and other sites in the nuclear security enterprise (nse) to support the development and release of contractual requirements, ensuring all requirements are reviewed, analyzed, and implemented through local processes
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Exercise strong leadership by influencing people and providing purpose, vision, and motivation, while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization consistent with the group 520 vision and strategy
Ensure deliverables are met by developing and leading multi-disciplinary teams responding to changing requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Attract, motivate, and develop staff, fostering a passion for improvement
Manage, track and report cost, scope, and schedule for the appropriate control accounts
Cultivate and instill strong and productive partnership mindsets and behaviors while leading the team through challenging issues
Collaborate as a member of the center 500 and group 520 management teams
Qualifications we require
Master’s and bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (stem) discipline, plus at least (5) or more years of relevant experience
Technical leadership experience
Active doe q-level security clearance
Qualifications we desire
Two (2) or more year of demonstrated technical leadership experience
A technical background that includes experience with nuclear weapons technologies throughout the lifecycle, including product development and product qualification, demonstrating depth and breadth of knowledge in weapon lifecycle activities
Experience executing the realize product subsystem process, including realize product procedures (rpps), business management processes (bmp), and weapons quality assurance program (wqap) criteria
Experience with international standards for system engineering and systems life cycle processes (iso15288/iec/ieee)
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships among peers, staff, management, and customers
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills in the development and delivery of presentations, proposals, reports, and documentation
Demonstrated commitment to staff recruitment, development, and mentoring
Experience working within nnsa nuclear weapons complex, including snl systems and/or component organizations, kcnsc, and/or sandia field office (sfo)
Experience leading technical development activities, while meeting customer requirements (cost, schedule, and performance)
About our team
Group 520 is responsible for developing, maintaining and deploying nuclear deterrence (nd) cross-cutting and foundational initiatives for standardized, well-vetted resources to achieve a culture of engineering excellence.
We are engineering the foundation of sandia`s nd programs to ensure delivery of quality products in support of nd product realization through nd mission execution, engineering standards and requirements, professional technical development, and nnsa sfo liaison.
About sandia
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 areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
Position requires a department of energy (doe) q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another u.sGovernment agency (e.g., dod)Sandia is required by doe directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance 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 clearanceSubstance 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 doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
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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.
