Manager R&D Science and Engineering - Statistical Sciences, Onsite

Manager R&D Science and Engineering – Statistical Sciences (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.

• 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, 4/10 compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401(k), learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Passionate about leading and developing teams that impact national security missions? Join our dynamic team and develop creative solutions to unique national security challenges!

We are seeking an R&D Manager to lead our highly dedicated and mission focused Statistical Sciences department in the Human‑Driven Data Science Group. The department supports a range of Sandia missions through foundational statistical research and application of statistical capabilities, collecting and analyzing data to model and optimize performance by improving all aspects of the data analytics pipeline.

• Partner with the management team and the data/information sciences community to develop and implement the vision and strategies for the future and jointly manage the laboratory’s statistics capability.
• Craft and execute workforce development plans including recruiting, hiring, retention, career development and performance assessment for staff.
• Provide leadership for the department and be accountable for execution of desired outcomes.
• Build and cultivate relationships with organizations across the laboratories, internal/external customers and federal agencies by providing statistical science knowledge, skills and insights.
• Partner with mission and capability managers to understand the statistics and data analytics needs and challenges of these programs and prioritize agreements to support the greatest needs and areas of highest impact.
• Lead statistics research and collaborate with staff to create and submit research proposals through the Laboratory Directed Research and Development program and other funding opportunities.
• Champion a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion and take an active leadership role in modeling and growing these values.

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

$163,700 – $278,000 (salary determined after consideration of experience and qualifications).

• 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 ability to perform independent research and development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q-level and SCI security 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.
• Experience leading cross‑organizational teams and working in a highly matrixed environment, including ability to build and lead large, diverse, successful teams.
• Proficiency with varied communication methods, including oral presentation, preparation of high‑impact visual presentations, written reports, proposals, documentation and ability to clearly and concisely communicate scientific and technical information tailored to audience.
• Knowledge of the Nuclear Deterrence mission, weapon…