R&D Senior Manager - Modern Systems Actualization, 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.

• 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*

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* These benefits vary by job classification.

Are you ready to take the helm of an innovative program shaping national security in the space domain? If you are driven by a passion for harnessing cutting‑edge technology and leading a talented group of professionals in a dynamic environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact and shape the future of the Space Mission Program. The 6360 Senior Manager will execute strategic initiatives in collaboration with the United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS) ground program management office.

This mission is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of the operational ground segment of USNDS, a space‑based remote sensing system tailored to meet national security needs for both the warfighter and the treaty monitoring community. Join us in this pivotal role, where you will not only drive current mission success but will also have the opportunity to reimagine the future of space mission work for this organization.

• Lead Integrated Teams:
  Oversee a collaborative team of managers to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Capability Development:
  Partner with the Modern Systems Solutions group (6370) to create and manage a capability factory that balances stakeholder needs with team capacity.
• Strategic Leadership:
  Drive the development and execution of group strategy, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build and nurture strong partnerships with Sandia Program Offices, co‑developing solutions to meet their needs.
• Synergy Creation:
  Encourage collaboration between projects and products within the group to enhance overall impact.
• Portfolio Execution:
  Lead the execution of the emergent systems portfolio alongside the Modern Systems Solutions group.
• Program Oversight:
  Direct the execution of the US Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS), ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.

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

$184,400 - $313,700

* 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 relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, plus ten (10) or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and SCI, which may require a polygraph test.

In addition to the required qualifications, the ideal R&D Science & Engineering Senior Manager candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will possess the following:

• Five (5) or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
• Demonstrated positive impact of leadership ability, including direct and influence management skills.
• Experience in establishing and carrying out program and organizational strategy including…