Cleared Manager, R&D Science and Engineering - Secure Software Solutions Department, Onsite

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Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an experienced and innovative leader to manage Secure Software Solutions Department (6614). This role involves leading a team of software development professionals focused on delivering secure, reliable, and scalable software solutions critical to national security missions. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and technical leadership in software development, collaborating with stakeholders to advance secure software capabilities. The manager will lead a software engineering and delivery department that provides technical leadership, integrated teams, and execution oversight for secure software solutions in support of 6600 Center missions for NA-80 and NA-15, while also partnering with program owners and mission stakeholders across the Labs. They may manage the development lifecycle, from requirements definition through deployment and sustainment, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and secure software products.

Additionally, the R&D S&E Manager will lead strategic direction and investments in capabilities development for the department. These have been an important cornerstone in the success of the organization, with many novel software applications and features brought to production through innovation and partnership with stakeholders. This manager will be responsible for fostering collaboration and coordination among peer managers within D6K, D2K, and D7K, leveraging strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build and sustain effective partnerships that enable their team to excel in delivering technical solutions.

On any given day, the R&D Manager may be called upon to:

• Lead and manage the development, deployment, and sustainment of secure software solutions, ensuring alignment with internal and external organizations.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, mentoring staff, promoting professional development, and setting high expectations.
• Oversee and partner on the implementation of software development projects, coordinating closely with program managers and technical teams.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for research and development initiatives, including resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management.
• Engage with stakeholders, including federal agencies and other partners, to maintain and advance secure software capabilities.

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

$163,700 - $278,000

*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 knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance.

The ideal Manager, R&D Science and Engineering candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the development and delivery of presentations, proposals, reports and documentation.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Proven interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships among direct reports, peers, management, and customers.
• Demonstrated expertise in secure software development practices, including experience with software security frameworks and tools.
• Experience working within national security or government software programs, preferably related to nuclear security or counterterrorism.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing high-performing software development teams, including partnering effectively with other managers across the laboratory.
• Experience overseeing activity-level work and managing complex software projects.
• Strong knowledge of Sandia's capabilities and Nuclear Security Enterprise partners.
• Experience interacting with NNSA and other external partners.
• Demonstrated experience effectively networking and partnering with organizations both inside and outside of Sandia.
• Ability to represent Sandia and our team to external customers.

The Secure Software Solutions Department (6614) leads the development of critical software applications that support national security missions, with a focus on secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Our team is engaged in several major projects, including the development of advanced file storage systems for the weapon stockpile, AI software development, machine learning (ML) embedded sensing tools for the Nuclear Emergency Support Team, embedded software for the Secure Transportation and development and full-stack web development by the Bolt team.

We conduct significant computation R&D annually, collaborating across the laboratory and with partners to deliver innovative solutions that meet stringent security and performance requirements. Our multidisciplinary team applies rigorous software engineering and cybersecurity principles throughout the software lifecycle to ensure our products effectively support critical government programs and missions.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.