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Manager, R&D Science and Engineering

United States, Livermore 194900.00 - 331000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 24, 2026
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Do you want to join a dynamic team that solves significant cybersecurity issues for our nation's security? We are seeking a manager to lead the Critical Cyber Systems Security department, stewarding capabilities spanning applied research and software engineering activities. You will be responsible for a team architecting and developing solutions for US critical infrastructure security. You will be responsible for leading strategy for Software Systems Engineering and ensuring alignment across Sandia's cyber mission areas.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the Critical Cyber Systems Security department
  • Steward capabilities spanning applied research and software engineering activities
  • Be responsible for a team architecting and developing solutions for US critical infrastructure security
  • Lead strategy for Software Systems Engineering and ensure alignment across Sandia's cyber mission areas
  • Engage in Center, Division, and Labs leadership roles
  • Hire and mentor staff
  • Manage programs with internal and external customers
  • Closely collaborate with colleagues at Sandia's other sites and externally
  • Use knowledge and experience to independently judge work quality, performance, and alignment of results with customer expectations
  • Leverage synergies between program areas
  • Travel to multiple Sandia sites, Washington DC, and other locations
  • Engage within the Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security (CCIS) portfolio
  • Reinforce current partnerships and develop new ones
  • Deliver results in a dynamic and ambiguous environment
  • Engage technically with department staff and collaborating organizations
  • Ensure customer needs are satisfied by managing deliverables, program plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing
  • Build Sandia leadership support for Software Systems Engineering
  • Facilitate development of high-quality proposals
  • Balance acquisition and development of staff resources, capabilities, and projects
  • Oversee work rooted in fundamentals of science and engineering

Requirements

  • 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
  • Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent DOW Top Secret level security clearance
  • ability to obtain and maintain SCI-level security clearance, which may require a polygraph test
  • Master's or PhD degree in computer science, computer engineering, math, or other related STEM discipline plus 4 years relevant experience
  • or a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years relevant experience
  • Three years experience leading or managing R&D or engineering efforts
  • Successful delivery of high consequence, complex systems
  • Experience collaborating with the Sandia cyber mission area
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships
  • Ability to lead teams across multiple organizations
  • Demonstrated ability to build inclusive teams and positive culture
  • Experience recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and passionate staff
  • Active DOE Q/SCI security clearance or equivalent DOW Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Nice to have

  • Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience
  • A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.)
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What we offer

  • Challenging work with amazing impact
  • Extraordinary co-workers
  • Best tools, equipment, and research facilities
  • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements (9/80, 4/10 compressed workweeks, part-time work, telecommuting)
  • Generous vacation
  • Strong medical and other benefits
  • Competitive 401k
  • Learning opportunities
  • Relocation assistance
  • Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
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