Sandia National Laboratories · 1 day ago
Cleared R&D Manager - Special Programs, Onsite
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $331K/yr
8+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, seeking a Cleared R&D Manager for Special Programs. The role involves managing teams that develop IT systems and situational awareness capabilities, ensuring project execution, and fostering a collaborative environment while meeting customer expectations.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop software, user interface, and situational awareness capabilities
Interact with cross-domain solutions
Deploy and manage cutting edge Information Technology (IT) systems
Harden and accredit IT systems
Support real-world, 24x7x365 operations
Meeting customer expectations regarding technical performance, cost, and schedule
Foster an environment that encourages teamwork, growth, and commitment to technical excellence
Manage the day-to-day operations, technical, and administrative responsibilities of the department
Coordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, assignments, compensation, recognition, and disciplinary actions
Ensure project execution by managing project level budgets, staffing, and work assignments, while addressing performance gaps
Maintain oversight of security and need-to-know management procedures
Qualification
Required
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
Active DOE Q-level security clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI level security clearance, which may require a polygraph test
Preferred
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
Experience working in a classified environment
Demonstrated leadership and teaming in a complex and fast paced environment
Previous software engineering experience in a product delivery or production environment
Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia's core values
Ability to create trust-based relationships to ensure customer needs are satisfied
Experience working with DOE and OGA customers and communities
Current SCI clearance
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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