Cleared Senior​/Principal Solutions Architect - Enterprise Project Management, Hybrid

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 four 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*

We are seeking a highly motivated, self‑starting and knowledgeable Solutions Architect to become a member of the Sandia Enterprise Project Management (sEPM) team.

• Research, develop, architect and design custom solutions to support project and portfolio management for the organization.
• Define systems requirements based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.
• Define technical standards and functionality tests and develop specifications, prototypes, or initial user guides.
• Resolve issues that require architectural changes.
• Research solutions for problems that span multiple domains such as information assurance, hardware, software development, systems programming, data management and database development.
• Utilize risk, requirements, and configuration management information to deliver project management Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions to the Corporation.
• Research and evaluate information or data regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes and recommend sound, practical solutions to complex issues.

* The position allows a combination of onsite and offsite work. The candidate must live within 50 miles of the assigned work location and be available to work onsite a minimum of three days per week as necessary.

$117,500 – $235,700

* 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; or a higher degree (MS, PhD) in a relevant discipline; or equivalent education combined with 5 years of additional relevant experience.
• Experience developing solutions using Oracle SQL, Microsoft SQL, and/or other SQL databases.
• Experience with full software development life‑cycle using iterative or agile methods.
• An active DOE Q security clearance, or equivalent, is required to start.

• Master's degree in Information Systems and Assurance.
• Proficiency with project management scheduling and Earned Value Management software such as Primavera P6, Cobra, and Empower.
• Knowledge of project and portfolio management processes in order to support the Sandia Earned Value Management Organization.
• Experience with Primavera Project Integration Framework (PIF).
• Experience leading and executing project management tools & methodologies to support Agile project management.
• Strong critical thinking, synthesis and problem‑solving skills, and ability to see and convey the big picture.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and adapt to a fast‑paced, customer‑focused operation.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in diverse team environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and perform under strict deadlines and changing priorities.
• Willingness to take initiative, take ownership of job responsibilities, and make appropriate decisions to complete tasks.