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

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696320

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Albuquerque, NM

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Full-Time

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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

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at : http : / / www.sandia.gov

What Your Job Will Be Like

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 :

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.

Salary Range

$157,100 - $267,000

Qualifications We Require

Qualifications We Desire

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

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

About Our Team

Monitoring Systems & Technology (MST) Quality Department 6763 provides Center 6700s capability for defining, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving Quality Management Systems (QMS)s for Center projects and programs, primarily Global Burst Detector (GBD) and Mobile Guardian Transporter (MGT). We engage with project and program teams, partners and stakeholders to ensure customer cost, schedule, performance, and quality requirements and expectations are met. We lead the Center's continuous improvement efforts and ensure compliance to program procedures & Quality standards via the following : product and process evaluation activities, including compiling and analyzing relevant data to inform improvement approaches; shepherding technical insertion opportunities; participating in risk & root cause analyses; providing internal auditing via certified auditors; and providing lessons learned to ensure implementation of improved practices for future activities. We also lead efforts to ensure the Center achieves and maintains external Quality certifications, such as AS9100 and ISO9001. We also apply Lean Six Sigma principles for laboratory spaces utilized across the Center in support of QMS activities. The cornerstone of our department's practice is implementation of the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

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.

EEO

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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

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.