Cleared R&D Manager - Special Programs, Onsite

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

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The Special Programs group is looking for talented managers (Manager, R&D Science and Engineering) experienced with Information Technology (IT) systems, communication systems, situational awareness systems, project management, and real‑world operations. Special Programs provides a range of communications and cross‑domain situational awareness services in support of various National security missions. The work portfolio includes development activities as well as 24x7x365 operations. The group is primarily funded through proposals to external agencies and supports multiple U.S. government agencies in meeting critical national security needs.

Managers in Special Programs will manage teams that:

• 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

Managers will be accountable for:

• 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

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100% of the time in CA.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of time, as required.

$194,900 - $331,000

* 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.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI level security clearance, which may require a polygraph test.

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…