Manager, Quantum Computer Science; Onsite

Manager, Quantum Computer Science (Onsite)

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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 areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs include:

• 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 vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*.

We are seeking a dedicated leader for Sandia’s Quantum Computer Science (QCS) department: an R&D team composed of some of Sandia’s top staff scientists in theoretical quantum information science, postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate student interns, and university collaborators. The QCS department (1425) is the core of the institution's QIS theory efforts, pursuing foundational R&D to create Quantum Computers, spanning from computational modeling of qubits and fault‑tolerant architecture design to quantum algorithm development and system performance assessment.

The manager is therefore expected to provide management leadership and support for a large, multi‑disciplinary team, responsible for R&D development across the full quantum computing architectural stack. A critical additional expectation is significant program development, strategic oversight, and establishing and maintaining key institutional partnerships within and outside Sandia.

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

• Team with staff and fellow managers within Center 1400 and throughout Sandia as well as university partners and sponsors to deliver on current commitments.
• Credibly contribute to and represent all elements of Sandia’s quantum information science portfolio.
• Craft, advise on, plan, communicate, and assist in the execution of national, regional, and Labs strategies for quantum information science.
• Craft the future for the laboratories by leading the team developing Quantum Information Science and related technologies.
• Handle day‑to‑day management activities for the team and serve as program manager for a number of Sandia’s quantum programs.
• Help recruit, hire, mentor, and develop the next generation of quantum information science leaders.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships across Sandia’s quantum information science program, federal agencies, industry consortia, and academic partnerships to align joint R&D objectives, staff needs and staff career development goals.
• Collaborate as an integral member of a cohesive management team in developing strategic direction and executing that strategy.
• Work with the team to maintain and grow an open research basis while connecting to the mission elements of the laboratory.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite from Sandia’s Albuquerque, New Mexico office (preferable), or remotely but co‑located within reasonable commuting distance from the Sandia Livermore site, or remotely from the Washington DC area and be willing to engage directly with federal customers.

$157,100 - $267,000

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.

• 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…