Deputy Laboratories Director, Integrated Security Missions

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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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Are you driven to make a difference in national security? Do you thrive on leading exceptional teams, leveraging world‑class facilities, and shaping strategies that protect our nation and advance global stability? Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an accomplished leader to serve as Deputy Laboratories Director (DLD) for Integrated Security Missions, reporting directly to the Labs Director.

In this critical executive role, you will provide overarching strategic direction and integration for Sandia's National Security, Global Security, Deterrence, Science, and Energy programs. You will guide and align cross‑division activities encompassing:

• Long‑term strategy and portfolio stewardship
• Common resource management
• Management assurance and risk management
• Infrastructure oversight
• Senior‑level customer engagement and coordination

You will lead a team of Associate Labs Directors, setting strategic and operational direction for mission execution, planning, and innovation. Together, you will ensure that Sandia's strategic plan and priorities are deployed effectively across the enterprise.

• Managing an annual budget of approximately $2 billion with a focus on impact, accountability, and sustainability
• Serving as a senior executive liaison to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Department of Energy, in accordance with Sandia's Senior Leadership Communications Plan
• Partnering with other mission and shared service leaders to develop coordinated strategies, policies, and enterprise‑wide programs
• Building and strengthening customer and partner relationships across the DHS, DOD, DOE, and Intelligence Community to influence national strategies, develop and deliver integrated system solutions to meet U.S. needs, and sustain multi‑site operations
• Representing Sandia in collaboration with other DOE, DOD, DHS, and interagency sites to advance shared mission objectives

As a member of Sandia's executive leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in setting the Laboratories' strategic direction, shaping policy objectives, and driving initiatives that fulfill our national security mission.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary leader who can integrate complex portfolios, foster cross‑functional excellence, and engage at the highest levels of government to deliver results of national importance.

Accountable for the overall performance of the Integrated Security Missions portfolio in meeting contractual commitments.

• Lead efficient, coordinated cross‑division management of portfolios, resources, infrastructure, risk, and senior‑level customer communications
• Drive consistency and appropriate standardization across engineering, technology development, and production operations
• Ensure operational activities are executed safely, effectively, and efficiently
• Partner closely with the DLDs for Nuclear Deterrence and Labs' Operations to ensure alignment and integration
• Manage portfolio performance to meet the Laboratories…