Cleared R&D Manager, Ballistic Missile Weapons Integrated Stockpile Evaluation, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like The Integrated Stockpile Evaluation (ISE) group is looking for an enthusiastic and visionary leader to manage the Ballistic Missile Weapons ISE Department 2252. You will lead a critical mission that directly supports the safety, security, and performance of the nation’s nuclear stockpile. We are responsible for designing, developing, and executing programs that support both modernization and enduring weapon systems. These programs generate vital test data that informs the broader nuclear security community. You will collaborate closely with a diverse set of stakeholders: ISE 2250 Senior Manager and other department managers Stockpile Systems management teams (2210, 2220, 8280) Modernization program teams for the W87-1 (2360 and 2370) and W93 (2390) Center 2200 Business Operations Department (10328) Key partners from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Navy and Air Force representatives United Kingdom stakeholders This crosscutting role offers visibility and influence across all weapons programs. This role requires regular travel to test locations, program planning venues, and the Weapons Evaluation Test Laboratory at Pantex in Amarillo, TX. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to work onsite. On Any Given Day, You May Be Called On to: Lead and mentor a high‑performing, multidisciplinary R&D team as they execute broad surveillance programs. Guide department staff and peers through complex trade‑offs involving surveillance program execution, timelines, resources, and fidelity. Engage directly with management and technical staff, typically outside the Center, in the execution of data collection and analysis for Annual Assessment activities. Partner with external sites such as PX, SRS, KCNSC, LANL, LLNL, Navy, and Air Force to negotiate and balance surveillance data and hardware needs. Represent Sandia externally with the Navy, Air Force, and United Kingdom on ballistic missile weapons surveillance. Support stockpile evaluation governance through the Integrated Weapon Evaluation Team (IWET) for surveillance planning. Build and nurture trusted relationships with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and partners across the Nuclear Security Enterprise. Educate partners, customers, and senior leadership on stockpile evaluation processes, challenges, and needs. Qualifications We Require A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related STEM field 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. Experience leading a team in a senior engineering or comparable technical leadership role. Experience with nuclear weapon systems and subsystems. Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent. Qualifications We Desire Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated leadership experience. Advanced degree in mechanical, electrical, nuclear, chemical engineering, or a closely related STEM discipline. Management and/or leadership experience in a nuclear weapons–related R&D organization. Experience with stockpile evaluation and system–or component–level surveillance. Proven experience leading and executing failure or anomaly investigations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated success in recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and leading technical staff. Ability to derive and manage design requirements using systems engineering principles. Proven track record of delivering results and effectively leading multidisciplinary R&D engineering teams. Ability to build and maintain strong, trust–based relationships with internal peers, external clients, and stakeholders. Practical knowledge of DOE/NNSA business practices, processes, and policies. Experience with data analysis methods, including Quantification of Margins and Uncertainties (QMU). About Our Team The Integrated Stockpile Evaluation (ISE) Program delivers high–quality surveillance data and information throughout the lifecycle of weapon systems to enable stockpile decisions. Salary Range $163,700 - $278,000 Security Clearance 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). EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education