Cleared Manager, R&D Science and Engineering - IT Tools & Services Team, Onsite

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Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Manager, R&D Science and Engineering, for our Enterprise IT Tools & Services Department (9762). Our department engineers and delivers software-intensive capabilities for Network Information, Cross Domain Solutions, Email Encryption, Endpoint Software Deployment Testing and Software Asset Management.

The preferred candidate brings broad experience leading applied engineering and technology development, exercises sound judgment, and has a proven record of influencing stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable mission capabilities. They use modern software practices and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools to boost developer productivity, improve software quality, and accelerate delivery while meeting cybersecurity, data-privacy, and mission requirements.

We design, build, and transition mission-relevant enterprise capabilities using disciplined engineering and an innovation mindset. We adopt new technologies to strengthen security and resiliency and improve service delivery across Sandia and the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

On any given day, you might be called on to:

• Lead software engineering design, implementation, and support teams to deliver the next generation of the Network Information System (NWIS), Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Deployment Testing, Software Asset Management, and S/PKI Energy Global Directory Services strategies.
• Oversee NWIS; Sandia's DDI (DHCP, DNS, and IP Address Management system); Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) program management; CDS; Integrated Solutions; and other specialized IT products and services. Promote adoption of appropriate, compliant AI-enabled capabilities in the software development lifecycle where they provide clear benefit.
• Build consensus and trusted partnerships across IT and Cybersecurity (and other groups at Sandia), often influencing without formal authority, to deliver mission outcomes securely and effectively.
• Represent the department in briefings and presentations to senior internal leaders and external stakeholders (e.g., NNSA/DOE), communicating strategy, risks, and outcomes clearly and credibly.
• Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$163,700 - $278,000

• 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.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
• An active DOE Q-level security clearance is required to start; or equivalent, such as SCI or DOD Top Secret. The selected candidate may be required to obtain and maintain additional clearances, including SCI, as needed.

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

• Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience
• A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the development and delivery of presentations, proposals, reports and documentation

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

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams across multiple organizations, manage staff on large projects, mentor team members, and foster a positive work environment to achieve successful results.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee well-being and a culture where people feel respected, heard, and accountable.
• Experience leading and developing staff across career stages (intern/early career through senior and retirement-eligible personnel), including coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; delivers clear, persuasive presentations and engages in candid, constructive (radical candor) conversations to give and receive direct feedback.
• Extensive experience in software and information-intensive systems, including full lifecycle development from inception to support, and establishing support services and structures for system solutions.
• Proven ability to develop, encourage and implement innovative strategic technical visions, build trusted partnerships internally and externally, and drive technical business development with measurable results.
• Deep understanding of Sandia mission lines of business, classified systems, and cybersecurity needs, with experience providing solutions and developing business in mission-critical areas.
• Experience in responsibly using AI-enabled tools and approaches within the software development lifecycle (e.g., for code generation, test automation, documentation, and operational support), while meeting security, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to assess incomplete information, ask clarifying questions, and make timely decisions without jumping to conclusions.

Enterprise Enabling Solutions and Services is an integrated, cross-organizational team committed to providing Sandia National Laboratories' workforce with a robust, secure, and reliable computing experience and environment. We do this by providing innovative physical, virtual and mobile computing solutions that deliver a positive user experience and enable customer productivity. We excel at developing customer relationships, attracting and retaining highly qualified staff, and continually implementing new technologies and improving processes in order to enable Sandia's mission success.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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.