Cleared R&D Manager - Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis, Onsite

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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. As the Manager of 6377, you will lead a multidisciplinary team specializing in two critical areas: advancing flexible, extensible, and robust end‑to‑end simulations of remote‑sensing satellite systems, and simulation‑influenced performance analysis for system‑level test and verification.

This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow a high‑performing technical team. As the department evolves to meet expanding mission demands, the manager will play a central role in developing and executing a strategic workforce plan, balancing technical depth with adaptability. You’ll be responsible for mentoring and developing a diverse group of engineers and scientists whose expertise spans physics, mathematics, statistics, systems engineering, data science, and computer science.

As new opportunities emerge you will guide the department through potential scaling efforts, including the thoughtful distribution of capabilities across organizational boundaries. Your leadership will be instrumental in crafting a load‑balancing strategy that ensures sustainable growth, maintains technical excellence, and aligns talent with mission priorities.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in engineering, testing, and delivering complex systems, with core responsibilities that include:

• Collaborating with mission partners across other labs and customer organizations across the USNDS community to ensure models are accurate and well‑understood.
• Partnering across laboratory centers (2600, 5300, 5400, 5900, 6300, 6700, and 9300) for the successful development of USNDS modeling, simulation, and analysis products.
• Advancing technical capabilities within the department and across the organization through recruitment and the integration of new technologies and methodologies.
• Partnering with the 6300 leadership team to address the future modeling, simulation, and systems analytics needs of the expanding SMEPO and MEGASPO program offices.
• Providing 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.

$157,100 – $267,000

* 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…