Sandia National Laboratories · 8 hours ago
Senior/Principal R&D Systems Research Analyst, Hybrid
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $228K/yr
5+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a dedicated R&D Systems Research Analyst to develop and improve the affordability and reliability of the nation's electric power infrastructure while working within a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with important partners in the energy sector.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Solicit creative ideas from multiple partners on how new analytical capabilities and systems analyses improve decision-making for infrastructure planning and energy policy
Perform analysis of the societal, economic, and national security impacts of major power outages
Disseminate results and lessons learned in public reports, journal articles, or conferences
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) 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
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance
Preferred
Graduate degree in a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
The ability to understand, synthesize, and draw insights from multiple types of data streams (e.g., technical, economic, policy) through the use of various analytical tools
Experience working as part of multi-disciplinary teams examining complex systems
Knowledge of the fundamentals of good project management, especially as it pertains to the execution of federally-funded work (e.g., proposal development through annual review, final delivery, and closeout)
Experience working with federal sponsors in the defense and intelligence sectors, as well as their domestic FFRDC partners, international partnering agencies, and foreign governments
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams delivering critical information to customers in a succinct manner
Master's degree in Computer Science; Data Science; Information Science; Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering; Operations Research; Applied Economics; Applied Mathematics; Applied Physics; Social Sciences, including Geography (concentration in modeling and simulation) or Geosciences (concentration in modeling and simulation); or other relevant field
Two or more years of experience leading teams and/or projects in a R&D environment
Experience with modeling and simulation and optimization
General analytical and research capabilities
Demonstrated record of working with multiple energy-focused stakeholders, including electric utilities, state public utilities commissions, state energy offices, US DOE, local governments, energy technology vendors, etc
Proven record in writing large, multi-performer proposals, especially for federal funding
Familiarity with human behavior subject to power outages and other social aspects of energy resilience
Ability to develop relationships with the broader network of stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) and integrate and solicit feedback from multiple partners
Problem-solving ability to evaluate and study systems, think through alternatives, estimate parameters, and seek guidance from other SMEs
A publication record of technical documentation, including reports and peer-reviewed journal publications
Spatial software development, including proficiency with ArcMAP Python-based API, ESRI Model Builder, or spatial statistical programming using R or Python
Background in emergency management or planning, with working knowledge of evacuation protocols and planning, sheltering assistance planning and provision of basic human needs during disaster
Understanding of power system modeling and design, including structure and solution of the AC power flow problem and the dynamic power flow problem including dynamic equations of synchronous machines (e.g. swing equation, governor and exciter transfer functions, etc.)
Experience with the design of distributions systems
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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