Sandia National Laboratories
Cleared R&D Manager - Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
About Sandia
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, including 9/80, 4/10 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*
What Your Job Will Be Like Sandia’s Modern Systems Solutions group is seeking a dynamic and strategic manager to lead our Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis department (6377). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of space‑based remote sensing systems and guide a high‑performing team of scientists and engineers at the forefront of innovation. In this leadership role, you will shape and grow a high‑performing technical team, develop and execute a strategic workforce plan, mentor a diverse group of engineers and scientists, and guide the department through scaling efforts and load‑balancing strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with mission partners across other labs and customer organizations across the USNDS community to ensure models are accurate and well‑understood.
Partner across laboratory centers (2600, 5300, 5400, 5900, 6300, 6700, and 9300) for the successful development of USNDS modeling, simulation, and analysis products.
Advance technical capabilities within the department and across the organization through recruitment and integration of new technologies and methodologies.
Partner with the 6300 leadership team to address the future modeling, simulation, and systems analytics needs of the expanding SMEPO and MEGASPO program offices.
Provide insights into the current and future needs of laboratory missions to influence the strategic direction of the 6370 capability group.
Due to the nature of this position the selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our main facility in Albuquerque, NM.
Salary Range $157,100 - $267,000
Salary range is estimated and the actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and geographic differential.
Qualifications We Require
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
Active DOE Q clearance with the ability to acquire an SCI.
Qualifications We Desire
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.
Additional Experience
Experience with the USNDS program, its people, structure, and projects, the phenomenologies detected, and/or the technical approaches used in USNDS remote sensing.
Experience working within, and providing leadership for, software development teams, systems engineering teams, or mission analysis teams creating government mission support applications.
Familiarity with physics‑based modeling and simulation.
Line‑management experience, including career guidance, recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
Experience initiating and building new teams to position Sandia to meet new and emerging national technology needs.
Experience with engineering project management (cost, schedule, performance), ideally to include both DOD acquisition‑gate and Agile approaches.
Enthusiasm for discovering innovative, forward‑looking approaches that solve unmet mission needs.
About Our Team The Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (Org. 6377) department performs research and development to advance flexible, extensible, and robust software applications for remote sensing system‑level simulation as well as simulation‑based analysis for test and verification, transforming data to knowledge and enabling our customers to act with confidence.
Capabilities
Remote sensing system‑level simulation capability
Simulation‑influenced analysis for test and verification capability
The remote sensing system‑level simulation capability represents the exploration, architecting, design, development, and verification plus uncertainty quantification of both static and dynamic stochastic models integrated into simulation frameworks with the corresponding analysis tools and visualizations that can be applied to a variety of missions.
The simulation‑influenced analysis for test and verification capability represents the technical evaluation and characterization of mission‑level key performance parameters (KPPs) for operational remote sensing systems, updates to such systems, and hypothetical systems.
Posting Duration This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or an equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment, and are employed by Sandia National Laboratories, you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview, additional steps may be necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Job Details Job ID: 696598
Job Family: RD
Regular/Temporary Position: Regular
Full/Part‑Time Status: Full‑time
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Computer and Network Security, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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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, including 9/80, 4/10 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*
What Your Job Will Be Like Sandia’s Modern Systems Solutions group is seeking a dynamic and strategic manager to lead our Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis department (6377). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of space‑based remote sensing systems and guide a high‑performing team of scientists and engineers at the forefront of innovation. In this leadership role, you will shape and grow a high‑performing technical team, develop and execute a strategic workforce plan, mentor a diverse group of engineers and scientists, and guide the department through scaling efforts and load‑balancing strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with mission partners across other labs and customer organizations across the USNDS community to ensure models are accurate and well‑understood.
Partner across laboratory centers (2600, 5300, 5400, 5900, 6300, 6700, and 9300) for the successful development of USNDS modeling, simulation, and analysis products.
Advance technical capabilities within the department and across the organization through recruitment and integration of new technologies and methodologies.
Partner with the 6300 leadership team to address the future modeling, simulation, and systems analytics needs of the expanding SMEPO and MEGASPO program offices.
Provide insights into the current and future needs of laboratory missions to influence the strategic direction of the 6370 capability group.
Due to the nature of this position the selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our main facility in Albuquerque, NM.
Salary Range $157,100 - $267,000
Salary range is estimated and the actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and geographic differential.
Qualifications We Require
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
Active DOE Q clearance with the ability to acquire an SCI.
Qualifications We Desire
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.
Additional Experience
Experience with the USNDS program, its people, structure, and projects, the phenomenologies detected, and/or the technical approaches used in USNDS remote sensing.
Experience working within, and providing leadership for, software development teams, systems engineering teams, or mission analysis teams creating government mission support applications.
Familiarity with physics‑based modeling and simulation.
Line‑management experience, including career guidance, recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
Experience initiating and building new teams to position Sandia to meet new and emerging national technology needs.
Experience with engineering project management (cost, schedule, performance), ideally to include both DOD acquisition‑gate and Agile approaches.
Enthusiasm for discovering innovative, forward‑looking approaches that solve unmet mission needs.
About Our Team The Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (Org. 6377) department performs research and development to advance flexible, extensible, and robust software applications for remote sensing system‑level simulation as well as simulation‑based analysis for test and verification, transforming data to knowledge and enabling our customers to act with confidence.
Capabilities
Remote sensing system‑level simulation capability
Simulation‑influenced analysis for test and verification capability
The remote sensing system‑level simulation capability represents the exploration, architecting, design, development, and verification plus uncertainty quantification of both static and dynamic stochastic models integrated into simulation frameworks with the corresponding analysis tools and visualizations that can be applied to a variety of missions.
The simulation‑influenced analysis for test and verification capability represents the technical evaluation and characterization of mission‑level key performance parameters (KPPs) for operational remote sensing systems, updates to such systems, and hypothetical systems.
Posting Duration This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or an equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment, and are employed by Sandia National Laboratories, you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview, additional steps may be necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Job Details Job ID: 696598
Job Family: RD
Regular/Temporary Position: Regular
Full/Part‑Time Status: Full‑time
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Computer and Network Security, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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