Cleared Manager, R&D Science and Engineering - Monitoring Systems & Technology; MST Quality, Onsite

About Sandia:

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. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• 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*

* These benefits vary by job classification.

World‑changing technologies. Life‑changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

We are seeking a manager to lead our Systems Assurance Department (6763). The Center's projects and programs primarily encompass the U.S. Nuclear Detonation Detection System's Global Burst Detector (GBD) space payload and the Office of Secure Transportation‑sponsored Mobile Guardian Transporter (MGT) project.

In this role, you will provide critical systems engineering support to develop and implement innovative strategies that guide teams through the entire product lifecycle, from Research and Design to Development, Testing, and Qualification. Additionally, you will oversee the definition, implementation, and maintenance of Quality Management Systems (QMSs) to ensure our engineering processes meet the highest standards.

On any given day, you may be called upon to:

• Lead and manage team members, including hiring, professional development, and performance management to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Engage in technical discussions to define design contributions necessary for successful product development, including requirements engineering, verification and validation (V&V), risk analysis, and technical documentation.
• Lead the development and design of test plans, equipment, and laboratories to support multi‑mission programs within the center.
• Analyze technical design elements of major R&D programs, applying critical thinking to assess and mitigate risks, ensuring the development of safe, reliable, and robust products.
• Drive innovative research initiatives that explore and integrate new technologies and methodologies, while leading continuous improvement efforts to ensure alignment with project goals and compliance with quality standards.
• Partner with cross functional R&D teams to drive innovative product development, ensuring that quality assurance practices are integrated from the early stages, while also serving as quality's management representative to meet customer cost, schedule, performance, and quality requirements.
• Ensure the center achieves and maintains external quality certifications, such as AS9100 and ISO
  9001.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma practices for laboratory spaces utilized across the center to enhance quality management system (QMS) activities.
• Conduct cost/benefit analyses for standardizing Quality practices, processes, and tools, across center programs.
• Recruit additional personnel as needed or coordinate with current staff to address the evolving quality and R&D capability needs of the center.
• Collaborate with the center management team on operational activities, including strategic planning initiatives.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. Some telework options are available based on business needs. Occasional travel will also be required.

$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…