Cleared, Senior Manager, Missile & Strike Systems - Onsite

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We are seeking a Senior Manager for the Missile and Strike Systems (5420) group within our Integrated Military Systems (IMS) center (5400). This role will entail the responsibility of being the primary interface for Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) in our center. It will include the execution of Sandia's dynamic role in the Navy Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) and Army Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program. This role will also bear the responsibility for the execution of IMS's role on the Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) program, as well as facilitating the transition of our cutting-edge technologies to our industry partners. Join us in shaping the future of missile systems and contributing to our national security imperative.

• Provide rapid-response and agile system-level design.
• Develop, and demonstrate advanced strike systems and technologies.
• Ensure alignment with national defense needs and strategic objectives.

$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.

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and ten (10) 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.

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

• Five 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 experience in technical business development.

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

• Doctorate in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Experience collaborating with customers, national partners, and stakeholders within the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program.
• Expertise in developing precision navigation, guidance, and controls for advanced flight systems.
• Proven experience leading integration and testing activities for complex multidisciplinary systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in developing and delivering prototype hardware/software systems.
• Strategic vision and program management skills to align a portfolio with Center-wide objectives.
• Ability to build a shared vision, inspire action, set clear direction, and establish plans consistent with organizational goals.
• Strong leadership skills, including managing multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities, mediating conflict, and applying leadership concepts effectively.
• Proven ability to envision, develop, and deploy innovative solutions for the warfighter.
• Established ability to develop and sustain strong customer relationships.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including building rapport, trust-based relationships, and fostering excellence within the workforce.
• Experience collaborating with other R&D organizations to develop agile design and production approaches.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong teamwork capability and demonstrated ability to be a trusted, supportive, and effective member of a leadership team.

The Aerospace Systems Development Center 5400 manages several large projects, principally system engineering and proof-of-principle demonstrations of advanced and exploratory, missile defense, reentry, rocket, aided-navigation, and guided flight systems for Defense Program customers and Other Federal Agencies (e.g., DoD, NASA, etc.) with an annual budget of approximately $50-60M.

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.

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.

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