Team Lead, Protocol - Global Security and Nonproliferation, Onsite

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Team Lead to guide the Nonproliferation Protocol Team in support of the Global Security and Nonproliferation mission of Center 6800. This team is responsible for establishing proper protocol and managing all aspects of international engagements, strategic mission events, technical exchanges, and distinguished visits that advance nonproliferation objectives. Leveraging deep protocol expertise, the team partners with U.S. Government sponsors, foreign government representatives, and diverse stakeholders to ensure effective execution of mission activities that reflect Sandia's values and strengthen global security relationships.

The Team Lead will oversee a cadre of Nonproliferation Protocol Officers who provide operational leadership and coordination for mission‑based events, workshops, conferences, and technical exchanges conducted domestically and internationally. These activities support critical national security programs sponsored by organizations such as the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), U.S. Department of State (DOS), and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

Nonproliferation Protocol Officers integrate operational, logistical, financial, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements to successfully execute government‑funded mission activities in complex environments. Successful candidates must be capable of independently managing multiple events concurrently, often across different countries and stages of execution.

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

• Lead and guide the team's work, ensuring alignment with Sandia's mission, practices, and policies in support of the Center for Global Security and Nonproliferation mission.
• Demonstrate leadership in project execution, ensuring protocol activities and engagements deliver high‑impact results aligned with the Center for Global Security and Nonproliferation mission.
• Apply specialized knowledge and judgment to evaluate work quality, performance, and alignment of results with sponsor and customer expectations.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, professional growth opportunities, and performance engagement, while collaborating with the 6822 Manager on hiring and assessment.
• Build and maintain trust‑based relationships with internal and external stakeholders including executives, sponsors, foreign government representatives, and mission partners to ensure customer needs are met.
• Promote excellence in execution by managing deliverables, team goals, budgets, schedules, staffing requirements, and overall coordination of mission activities.
• Plan…