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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.
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What your job will be like
Are you passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? do you want to join a dynamic team that solves significant issues for our nation`s security? if so, we invite you to explore this new and exciting opportunity!
We are seeking a senior manager to lead the nw arming and fuzing group (5350) which develops rf and electronic subsystems for the nuclear stockpileCurrently, five major component (mc) subsystems are in early production, while four others are in various stages of development across multiple life extension programs including: b61-12, w88 alt 370, mk21 afa, w80-4, and mk4b w76-1/-2In addition to managing the mc development and production efforts for the leps/alts, we also have responsibility for component surveillance of more than 30 legacy arming and fuzing components currently in the stockpile in support of the assessment review (aar).
As the remaining four development mcs near production, you will also need to be deeply engaged in strategies to maintain and grow capabilities for the anticipated needs of future systems, including next generation navy (w93) and usaf (w87r) re-entry systemsYou will lead your team to refine the existing vision for the group, generate funding to support this vision, and then allocate resources to execute this visionA collection of ldrds, nnsa rdcs funding, and dod customer funding on the order of $10m/year are already in place for new projects such as revolutionary radar, advanced controller, delta jrm, and next gen plm.
On any given day, you may be expected to:
Provide strategic direction and advocacy for the nw arming and fuzing business area aligned with sandia nuclear deterrence (nd) program office, nnsa, and dod strategic plans
Build and nurture relationships and partnerships in order to most effectively execute the nw arming and fuzing systems mission
Provide leadership for the broader nuclear security enterprise (nse) component development community supporting the stockpile strategic direction
The line leadership scope includes 6 managers, over 100 direct and matrixed staff and ~$80m in funding across the major lep/alt programs, surveillance, a&e, and other projectsGroup technical competencies and capabilities include: radar/rf design, digital/analog electronics design/integration, radiation hardened electronics design, inertial subsystems design, radar analysis and modeling, v&v, test equipment development, subsystem integration, product realization, product qualification, technology evaluation, and component surveillance.
This position requires moderate travel to support nse internal partner relationships and customer interactions.
Qualifications we require
The following criteria are required to be considered minimally qualified for this role:
You possess an advanced degree in a science or engineering field
You have 10 years, or more, relevant experience
You have an active doe q-level security clearance
You have the ability to obtain and maintain sigma 14/15 level access and sci, both of which may require a polygraph test
Moderate travel required
The criteria below are also required, and will be evaluated during the panel review and interview process:
Demonstrated management, program management and/or leadership skills
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 ability to develop and motivate employees, manage personnel issues and resolve conflict
Qualifications we desire
Ideally, your background would also include:
Knowledge of, or experience with, executing the nuclear weapon product realization process including realize product procedures (rpps), technical business practices, and quality criteria
Experience with, or knowledge of, leading major nw component or subsystem development programs executing against aggressive and demanding cost, schedule and performance requirements
Knowledge and/or experience with nw arming and fuzing component development, lep/alt/stockpile systems and subsystems
Familiarity with navy and usaf nw-spp programs and intellectual property issues
Familiarity and/or relations with kansas city national security campus personnel and leadership
Experience in strategic planning and technology maturation efforts
About our team
Our group, organization 5350, is one of five groups within the rf & electronic systems center (center 5300) that work closely together developing and delivering a wide variety of electronic systems and subsystems to a broad range of customers both internal and external to sandiaWe are responsible for design, development, qualification, production oversight, advanced technology maturation and life cycle management of nuclear weapon arming and fuzing subsystems for all legs of the nuclear triad: air-delivered systems, icbm, and slbmMajor nw arming and fuzing product areas include radar/rf subsystems, inertial subsystems, and weapon control subsystems.
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
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 verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe q-level security clearance and sci access, both of which require us citizenshipSci access may also require a polygraph examinationIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd 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 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 the doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
Eeo
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.
