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
*These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
Are you driven to make a difference in national security? Do you thrive on leading exceptional teams, leveraging world-class facilities, and shaping strategies that protect our nation and advance global stability? Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an accomplished leader to serve as Deputy Laboratories Director (DLD) for Integrated Security Missions, reporting directly to the Labs Director.
In this critical executive role, you will provide overarching strategic direction and integration for Sandia's National Security, Global Security, Deterrence, Science, and Energy programs. You will guide and align cross-division activities encompassing:
Long-term strategy and portfolio stewardship
Common resource management
Management assurance and risk management
Infrastructure oversight
Senior-level customer engagement and coordination
You will lead a team of Associate Labs Directors, setting strategic and operational direction for mission execution, planning, and innovation. Together, you will ensure that Sandia's strategic plan and priorities are deployed effectively across the enterprise.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing an annual budget of approximately $2 billion with a focus on impact, accountability, and sustainability
Serving as a senior executive liaison to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Department of Energy, in accordance with Sandia's Senior Leadership Communications Plan
Partnering with other mission and shared service leaders to develop coordinated strategies, policies, and enterprise-wide programs
Building and strengthening customer and partner relationships across the DHS, DOD, DOE, and Intelligence Community to influence national strategies, develop and deliver integrated system solutions to meet U.S. needs, and sustain multi-site operations
Representing Sandia in collaboration with other DOE, DOD, DHS, and interagency sites to advance shared mission objectives
As a member of Sandia's executive leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in setting the Laboratories' strategic direction, shaping policy objectives, and driving initiatives that fulfill our national security mission.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a visionary leader who can integrate complex portfolios, foster cross-functional excellence, and engage at the highest levels of government to deliver results of national importance.
Role Expectations
Accountable for the overall performance of the Integrated Security Missions portfolio in meeting contractual commitments.
Lead efficient, coordinated cross-division management of portfolios, resources, infrastructure, risk, and senior-level customer communications
Drive
Drive consistency and appropriate standardization across engineering, technology development, and production operations
Ensure operational activities are executed safely, effectively, and efficiently
Partner closely with the DLDs for Nuclear Deterrence and Labs' Operations to ensure alignment and integration
Manage portfolio performance to meet the Laboratories headcount and indirect expenses targets
Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external customers to advance key technologies
Foster effective working relationships with functional organizations across the Labs
Shape and integrate functional strategies to support mission success
Establish systems and processes that enable transformation, with an emphasis on operational excellence and balanced risks
Cultivate relationships across the Laboratories and with external parties to achieve consensus on complex strategic issues, using cultural and individual differences to maximize success; champion team decisions
Set ambitious functional or cross-functional goals that align with and advance Laboratories' priorities
Provide executive leadership for Labs activities in the absence of the Laboratories Director, as required
Sustain and grow core competencies in national and global security, including hypersonics; specialized sensors and radars; information technologies; vulnerability assessments; trusted strategic radiation-hardened microelectronics; monitoring and sensing technologies; advanced security technologies; emergency response capabilities; and international relations for global threat reduction
Qualifications We Require:
Masters of Science degree in engineering or science related field and/or demonstrated executive leadership in national security organization
20 years in a science and/or engineering development leadership role
10 years collaborating with US national security entities, customers, and suppliers
U.S. citizen able to obtain DOE Q and SCI security clearances
Qualifications We Desire:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences
Demonstrated innovation in support of national security applications
Proven record of leading high-tech engineering development in a multi-site environment
Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to establish, analyze, and act on key metrics
Skilled at prioritizing resources and making sound, timely decisions
Change-oriented leader with a consistent focus on delivering value to the customer
Extensive managerial experience in technical and scientific fields related to nuclear weapons engineering and product realization
Leadership experience in nuclear weapons engineering and production, including systems engineering and integration within the Nuclear Security Enterprise
Knowledge of advanced computational and experimental engineering sciences, including modeling and simulation for weapons concepts
Well-established relationships within the Nuclear Security Enterprise
Proven track record in driving continuous improvement in safety, security, product quality, delivery, and cost
Senior executive-level experience in strategy development and deployment
Strong business insight with ability to connect effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences (customers, suppliers, engineering, integrated supply chain, program management)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering domains with responsibility for integrating complex systems
Ability to create and communicate a shared vision, inspire change across the organization, and motivate people and teams toward ambitious goals
Integrative problem solver who can address complex, multi-faceted challenges while considering both business and strategic implications
Commitment to continuous improvement in product quality, new product introduction, and delivery and cost performance
About Our Team:
The Executive Leadership Team is responsible for integrated, strategic leadership, assured mission performance, shared excellence and learning, and communication. Senior Leadership Team staff members assess performance and formulate plans to improve management of the Laboratories.
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:
Sandia is required by DOE 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 obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access 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 the 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.
Job ID: 695924
Job Family: EX
Regular/Temporary Position: R
Full/Part-Time Status: F
