S&E Project Manager - Modeling and Simulation (ModSim) Development (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

$99,700 - $196,100
*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 motivated technical Project Manager to support Modeling and Simulation (ModSim) development for the USNDS (United States Nuclear Detonation [NUDET] Detection System) program. USNDS encompasses monitoring for nuclear explosions in the atmosphere and space using space-based sensors and attendant ground processing. Join us to develop creative solutions to unique national security challenges!
The selected candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop modeling and simulation tools that support USNDS. The primary tools are NUDET Detection System Modeling and Simulation (NDSMS) and the Integrated Simulation Program (ISP), that provide fast-running modeling for real-time representation of system performance and high-fidelity simulation for ground system verification, respectively.
On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Work closely with other project managers, software development teams, systems engineers, and nuclear physics/phenomenology experts in to realize ModSim tools for high-consequence national security systems
• Lead daily tactical oversight and direction for ModSim development efforts, including coordination across multiple programs and projects
• Provide technical direction regarding architecture and implementation decisions for the ModSim tool development
• Ensure technical integrity of ModSim products via peer review (code and documentation), engineering change control, and other processes
• Lead and manage technical change control process for ModSim tools
• Coordinate verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) with ModSim systems engineers and external customer organizations
• Deliver regular project reporting to multiple internal management teams and external customers
• Develop FY-based execution plans (scope, schedule, and budget) in coordination with project management and execution teams
• Develop long-term (5-year plus) strategic plans for USNDS ModSim development

Qualifications We Require

• Master's degree in a technical STEM field plus 2 years' relevant technical experience OR STEM bachelor's degree plus 6 years'
• Experience defining and executing software development projects
• Proficient with modeling and simulation applications and development
• Current PMP certification or equivalent certification, or the ability to obtain within 12 months
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Proficiency in self-directed problem solving
• Ability to distill complicated issues into succinct summaries
• Familiarity with remote sensing and application of modeling for remote sensing applications
• Familiarity with USNDS
• Experience with software development processes, requirements derivation, and product verification/validation for software tools
• Active DOE Q clearance

About Our Team

We provide research and development (R&D), systems engineering, system analysis, system test, and project management for the United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS) to DoD and DOE sponsors. We use systems engineering expertise to support USNDS space and ground systems throughout the lifecycle. We use advanced modeling and simulation capabilities to assess USNDS performance as a system-of-systems and inform partner decisions. The department works closely with ground and flight systems to ensure that USNDS needs are met.

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

Sandia is required by DOE 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 obtain and 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.