Senior​/Principal Data Science - Complex Systems, Onsite

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We are seeking an experienced R&D S&E Data Science researcher to join one of the departments in the Complex Systems for National Security Group to conduct research and development and/or software development in support of advanced computational analytics projects. The successful candidate will bring the skills, knowledge, and technical experience needed to apply the group’s most difficult computational and optimization models to national security problems.

That candidate will grow a portfolio by bringing applied math, operations research, and/or software expertise together to solve challenging problems across multiple disciplines.

Apply mathematical modeling to critical domains, including national security logistics, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure analysis, biosecurity, process systems engineering, etc.

Work closely with analysts and software engineers to develop models into applications.

Develop robust, scalable software tools that empower mission partners and advance the capabilities of the global scientific community.

Collaborate across disciplines to bridge the gap between theoretical mathematics and practical, real‑world applications and solutions.

Share results via high‑impact publications and presentations to funding agencies, stakeholders, and the broader research community.

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

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

$117,500 - $235,700

* 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 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 Q and SCI clearance which may require a polygraph test.

The ideal R&D S&E Data Science candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

Graduate degree in a relevant computationally‑intensive discipline where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).

Experience in developing software for enterprise and national security applications.

Experience acquiring, preparing, and analyzing real world data.

Demonstrated software development skills and familiarity with modern software development practices.

Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

Proven ability to work effectively in multi‑disciplinary teams.

Demonstrated experience…