Manager, Computational Physical Science and Uncertainty Quantification Department, Onsite

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• 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*

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The Computational Physical Science and Uncertainty Quantification Department Manager (Manager, R&D Science and Engineering) leads an organization that advances innovative research on challenging scientific problems involving a wide range of physical phenomena, including climate science, chemical reactions, material nanostructure, high speed flow and shocks, reacting flows, plasmas, etc. The department has deep expertise in uncertainty quantification methods, multifidelity methods, machine learning, and the application of cutting‑edge computational methods, including reduced order modeling.

• Work with staff and manager partners to design, articulate, lead and implement programmatic strategy and assure execution of activities across a wide range of scientific missions
• Apply scientific and program knowledge & experience to independently evaluate work quality and performance against sponsor expectations and the highest standards of interdisciplinary collaboration, technical excellence, and world‑class scientific accomplishment
• Guide staff members in their careers, evaluating and managing their performance and identifying and providing professional development opportunities
• Oversee & manage deliverables, overall program & project plans, scope, budgets, schedules, & staffing requirements, and manage operations, staffing and resource allocation
• Assure safe & secure work practices and establish effective and efficient operational procedures
• Support the center leadership team in crafting & organizational vision & objectives that are consistent with Sandia's strategic plan & customer expectations
• Develop, enable, and sustain new technical initiatives that employ and extend the expertise of the staff to make scientific and mission impact
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with current and prospective stakeholders

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$187,100 - $317,900

* 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

• 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:

• Experience leading scientific research projects and/or programs, with demonstrated…