Manager, Materials Physics Department - 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 (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*

The Materials Physics Department Manager leads an organization that advances the state‑of‑knowledge in materials & condensed matter sciences by establishing & implementing a vision for forefront science with broad impact in the fundamental & applied scientific communities.

• Provide strategic vision and leadership across scientific and mission areas, ensuring alignment with Sandia's objectives and customer expectations.
• Evaluate work quality, performance, and outcomes, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and scientific accomplishments.
• Guide staff in career development, performance management, and professional growth.
• Oversee program deliverables, budgets, schedules, staffing, and work practices guided by operational excellence principles.
• Build trust‑based relationships with stakeholders and support research and development initiatives aligned with Sandia's strategic priorities.
• Lead the implementation of safe and secure work practices. Participate with internal stakeholders to develop, evaluate, & implement operational methodologies, always seeking efficient & effective approaches to identify & address risks consistent with meeting work scope, schedules, budgets, & organizational goals.

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

$187,100 - $317,900

• 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 eight (8) 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 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 integrated experimental materials science research projects and/or programs.
• Exhibited ability to establish & grow research programs.
• Demonstrated track record of scientific contributions as documented by peer‑reviewed publications in the scientific literature.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building & leading multidisciplinary & interdisciplinary teams or projects.
• Experience successfully working with DOE customers & colleagues in academia & other national laboratories.

The Materials Physics Department pursues fundamental inspired research in the quantum, electronic, atomic, and structural properties of materials to support programs in energy science and national security applications. Our research efforts are both experimental and theoretical, including surface…