Project Manager, MESA Project Management (PM) Team (Experienced)

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Salary Range

$86,300 - $166,800

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a mid-career Project Manager (PM) to join the MESA Project Management (PM) team in support of the EESD program. EESD (Electrical Environmental Sensing Device) is an important microelectronic component necessary for the success of the ND mission. This role will be working alongside the Technical Product Realization Team and leading a team of Project Controllers. This PM roles will be responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of milestones necessary for the support of Design Agency (DA) and Production Agency (PA) activities. They will also take part in the maturation and standardization of PM processes for the EESD program, providing the necessary infrastructure needed for the successful execution of this key program.
This position is eligible for telecommuting and the selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Qualifications We Require

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline plus five or more years of directly related experience in Project Management, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • Regardless of education or achievements, must have at least 2 years of experience leading projects
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance or DOD equivalent

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge of the Nuclear Deterrence Mission and product realization process
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize a variety of tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Project management education and certification(s)
• Experience and familiarity with scheduling tools (Primavera/P6) and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and methodology
• Ability to effectively team, communicate, and collaborate with technical staff, management, customers, and partners at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to organize, and perform under strict deadlines and changing priorities
• Willing to take initiative, take ownership of job responsibilities, and make appropriate decisions to complete tasks
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, and decision analysis skills

About Our Team

Department 10452, MESA Project Management, provides expertise and guidance to the technical programs within Center 5200 that require enhanced project management oversight. MESA, or Microsystems Engineering, Science and Applications, is the only trusted domestic source of rad-hard electronics and a key component to the National Security complex that Sandia is a part of. 10452 is composed of subject matter experts in both project management and project controls with a focus on providing actionable analysis and information to our technical partners while fostering an environment of mutual support and development within our team.

About Sandia

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. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• 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 vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.

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). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. 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 or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

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.