Senior​/Principal Business Operations Specialist, Remote

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• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
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• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• 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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Sandia Business Careers is seeking an experienced Business Operations Specialist (BOS) to lead the transformation of strategic and cross‑functional operations across our division. This leadership role is pivotal in driving organizational change and aligning our strategies in areas such as technology solutions, training development, talent acquisition, and process optimization.

• Guide organizational design and drive transformational change using industry best practices and strategic frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement operational strategies and process improvements.
• Deliver innovative technology solutions including AI, robotic process automation (RPA), and data‑driven software and models to enhance business operations.
• Develop and monitor operational performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and measure impact.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across all levels, serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and execute complex projects, providing authoritative consultation and advice on operational challenges.

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

The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia.

$87,400 - $168,800

* 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.

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4 or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job,
• Experience with project management using Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban frameworks.
• Experience with strategic frameworks and organizational change management practices, such as Pro Sci or ADKAR models.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance.

• Experience working in a virtual leadership role for projects.
• Proven ability to influence change and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with management operating systems, including metrics (e.g., key performance metrics [KPIs] or Objective and Key Results (OKRs).
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated integrity, trust‑building, and respect for diverse perspectives.

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