R&D Manager, Electric Grid Security and Communications Department Job at Sandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated R&D Manager to lead Sandia's Electric Grid Security and Communications Department (Organization 8815). The department is part of Sandia's Electric Grid Security Group, which focuses on solutions that improve our national security, including the advancement of new optimization and controls tools, innovative artificial intelligence (AI) applications, energy storage technologies, new power conversion devices and systems, and the integration of advanced technologies such as small modular nuclear reactors - all of which depend on early and integral emphasis on cybersecurity, physical security, and often secure communications technologies. The selected candidate will lead a team to develop and apply technologies to ensure that our evolving electric infrastructure is resilient to cyber, physical, natural, and related threats to secure operations. This will include growing capabilities related to cybersecurity and secure communications of an evolving and rapidly growing energy system. The department serves several DOE offices and customers in other agencies while collaborating with subject matter experts across Sandia.

Job Responsibility

Create and implement a vision for the department in collaboration with colleagues and managers across Sandia's energy and national security missions
Apply a broad spectrum of core S&T strengths to address pressing national needs related to a secure and resilient electric infrastructure
Contribute to the evolving national security strategies in Sandia's broad energy and infrastructure program areas
Participate in the national dialogue on grid security as you develop partnerships and work with external colleagues in professional societies and various industry, academic, and government research organizations
Build world-class teams to address the nation's toughest grid challenges
Develop new partnerships across Sandia and with external organizations that complement our capabilities
Create new programs through white papers and proposals to improve on our core competencies and expand the department's customer base, including Lab-Directed Research and Development projects
Provide technical leadership and create a learning environment for a strong and growing department staff by allocating and prioritizing work while managing staff and financial resources
Guide your team to develop new experiments in one of Sandia's set of distributed labs through which we can conduct a variety of advanced grid experiments

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 that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
Active DOE Q-level security clearance
Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience
A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or PhD)
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
PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Significant experience in grid security, cyber security, and/or secure communications
Experience establishing and implementing program and organizational strategy
Experience in technical business development
Demonstrated ability to deliver results, effectively manage and mentor staff, and guide multidisciplinary teams
Successful track record in leading and conducting team-based R&D (analytical and/or laboratory-based) in one or more of the following: power systems, cybersecurity, advanced communications networks, or an equivalent field
Recognized expertise in secure applications of power systems engineering and the U.S. Electric Grid structure and regulation
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers, including the ability to build, manage, and strengthen effective working relationships
Ability to mentor and lead the organization on department tasks and organizational goals and objects
Demonstrated record of consistently adhering to safe engineering principles

What we offer

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

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