Manager, R D Science and Engineering (5717) 07/30/2012
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: Sandia National Laboratories is employing Manager, R D Science and Engineering (5717) 07/30/2012 right now, this job will be placed in New Mexico. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Manager, R&D Science and E MG
Job Summary
A leader and manager for the Mission Science and Analysis Department 5717 is needed to provide both programmatic and technical leadership. The successful candidate will help set the research and development agenda, support external program development, and assist in the high-quality execution of the R&D program in remote sensing. The organization's customer base spans Sandia's Space Enterprise. The manager will serve as an advisor to many of the new programs being pursued by senior management within the space enterprise. The manager will set a high standard for interdisciplinary collaborataion, technical excellence, and the development of broader external recognition for the organization's modeling and simulation capabilities. The manager of 5717 is part of an innovative and multi-disciplinary team of managers, Group 5710, and works collaboratively across the Center's management team to develop creative solutions to pressing national security challenges.
Oversees and manages members of the workforce within the department. Coordinates subordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition and disciplinary actions. Ensures that customer needs are satisfied by managing and coordinating specific deliverables, overall program and project plans, budgets, structures, schedules, and staffing requirements. Balances the acquisition and development of staff resources, capabilities, and existing and future projects or programs. Oversees work that is rooted in the fundamentals of science and engineering and requires a deep understanding of engineering and scientific principles. Oversees the creation and application of scientific theories and laws and engineering methods used within scientific and engineering disciplines to develop or demonstrate new designs, concepts, materials, machines, products, processes, or systems. Oversees physical and computational simulation, analysis, and evaluation as inherent activities of development. Oversees and manages Sandia's scientific programs from fundamental research through development and demonstration.
Primary Job Duties
Guides the work of the department.
Understands the work of the organization and connects the work and expertise of the organization with potential beneficiaries, collaborators, and customers.
Promotes excellence by managing and coordinating specific deliverables, overall program and project plans, budgets, structures, schedules, and staffing requirements.
Ensures that customer needs are satisfied through the creation of trust-based relationships.
Applies organization knowledge and experience to independently judge work quality, performance, and alignment of results with customer expectations.
Oversees and manages members of the workforce, within the organization, including hiring, professional development, and assessment and performance management, consistent with the mission of the organization.
Counsels and assists employees and management on government legislation, U.S. Department of Energy contract compliance, and Sandia National Laboratories' policies or procedures to ensure compliance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandia's core values.
Expertise and competencies appropriate to the organization.
Demonstrated knowledge in department roles.
Knowledge and demonstrated characteristics of Sandia's Full Spectrum Leadership model.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and complete multiple programs and projects.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures and ability to recommend modifications to Sandia's Corporate Policy System operating policies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and customer service skills.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers, including the ability to build and manage effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results, effectively manage people, and guide multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to mentor and lead the organization on department tasks and organizational goals and objects.
Knowledge of technical business development (may only apply to certain organizations).
Knowledge of Sandia's safety and security rules and guidelines.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasks.
Ability to work with sensitive information and classified matter.
Required
(1) An advanced science/engineering degree.
(2) Experience in system development, performance analyses or trade studies.
(3) Teamwork and collaborative leadership skills.
(4) Excellent people skills and experience leading diverse teams.
(5) Superior oral and written communication skills.
(6) Frequent interaction with representatives from outside agencies and corresponding travel.
(7) Active and ability to maintain a DOE security clearance.
(8) Ability to obtain an SCI clearance.
(9) Ability to take a polygraph test.
(10) Completion of the "Pre-Management Curriculum" is required; the curriculum includes the following classes: Orientation to management (LDR010) and Skills for Emerging Leaders (LDR020). New Manager Leadership Curriculum must be completed within one year of the promotion or hire date. The New Managers Curriculum consists of Maximizing Your Leadership Potential (LDR100); Legal Briefing (LDR100B); and Managing within the Law (OM215).
Desired
Each applicant will be evaluated and the final manager selection will be based on the Full Spectrum Leadership criteria. Therefore, in addition to the specific duties of the position, bidders shall be required to demonstrate proficiency in the full spectrum leadership competencies of:
-- Responsibility for complex projects or processes
-- Responsibility and demonstrated success for deliverables
-- Leadership and people skills
-- Effective people management
-- Effective organization management
-- Adherence to Sandia's Corporate Values
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications.
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate DOE security clearance if required for a position. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for employment including access to classified information or matter.
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 by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.
Citizenship
Sandia is a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory; as such, many of our jobs require a DOE security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If this position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted security clearance, U.S. citizenship and employee eligibility for clearance processing will be required at the time of hire.
If you hold dual citizenship and you accept a job offer for a position that requires a DOE-granted security clearance, you will be asked by DOE to renounce your foreign citizenship and retain only your U.S. citizenship.
Benefits
At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website.
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