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Sandia National Laboratories · 1 day ago

Manager R&D Science and Engineering - Statistical Sciences, Onsite

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$164K/yr - $278K/yr

8+ years exp

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. The R&D Manager will lead the Statistical Sciences department, focusing on developing creative solutions to national security challenges through statistical research and data analysis. Responsibilities include workforce development, collaboration with various organizations, and leading research proposals.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partner with the management team and the data/information sciences community to develop and implement the vision and strategies for the future and to jointly manage the laboratories' statistics capability

Craft and execute workforce development plans including recruiting, hiring, retention, career development and performance assessment for staff in the department, and facilitate the transfer of knowledge and skills from experienced to developing statisticians

Provide leadership for the department and be accountable for execution of desired outcomes

Build and cultivate relationships with organizations across the laboratories, internal/external customers and federal agencies by providing statistical science knowledge, skills and insights and connections to resources

Partner with mission and capability managers to understand the statistics and data analytics needs and challenges of these programs and prioritize agreements to support the greatest needs and areas of highest impact

Lead statistics research and collaborate with staff to create and submit research proposals through the Laboratory Directed Research and Development program and other funding opportunities

Champion a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion and take an active leadership role in modeling and growing these values

Qualification

Statistical SciencesData analyticsLeadership experienceStatistical modelingMachine learningCommunication skillsTeam buildingNuclear Deterrence knowledgeRecruitmentDevelopmentInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q-level and SCI security clearance

Preferred

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

Ability to lead cross-organizational teams and work in a highly matrixed environment, including the proven ability to build and lead large, diverse, successful teams

Proven interpersonal skills in developing trust-based relationships among peers, staff, management, and sponsors

Proficiency with varied communication methods, including oral presentation, preparation of high-impact visual presentations, written reports, proposals, documentation and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate scientific and technical information at a level tailored the audience

Knowledge of the Nuclear Deterrence mission, weapons process

Demonstrated dedication to targeted staff recruitment and supporting staff career development

Record of scientific contribution and innovation and experience with business and program development

Existing relationships with technical community and/or awareness of ongoing developments in statistics and data science

Active DOE Q and SCI security clearance or willingness to obtain an SCI clearance