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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 vacation, 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.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Are you ready to lead transformative projects that safeguard our nation? As a Design Manager / Deputy Project Manager on Sandia's Capital Acquisition Portfolio Team, you will be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge infrastructure projects that support national security missions. Your primary focus will be the groundbreaking Combined Radiation Environments for Survivability Testing (CREST) projects, a multi-billion-dollar DOE Order 413.3B line-item acquisition developing advanced radiation survivability testing capabilities. But that's just the beginning. Your expertise will also help drive other high-impact projects like the Microelectronic Components Capability (MC2) project and future large-scale investments.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Champion the development and execution of design management plans that set the standard for quality and compliance
• Lead dynamic, cross-functional teams and manage critical subcontractors to hit ambitious milestones on time and within budget
• Own the oversight of project scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality leveraging best practices like Earned Value Management (EVM) to keep everything on track
• Be the vital link connecting technical experts, project leadership, customers, and external partners
• Navigate complex design changes and ensure every detail meets rigorous building codes, nuclear standards, and safety regulations
• Collaborate with senior leaders including Federal Project Directors (FPD), Federal Program Managers (FPM), Project Managers, Control Account Managers (CAM) and Project Controllers to drive project success
• Strategically sequence and prioritize multiple Architecture & Engineering and construction subcontracts, optimizing schedules in a resource-constrained environment
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, turning challenges into opportunities for innovation
• Represent projects confidently during key reviews such as Independent Project Reviews (IPRs), Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), Annual Project Reviews (APRs), and External Independent Reviews (EIRs)
• Communicate complex technical and project information with clarity and impact to diverse audiences
• This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping critical infrastructure that protects our nation all while working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where your skills and adaptability will be valued and rewarded.

Some travel may be required

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Salary Range

$102,400 - $199,700

*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.

Qualifications We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Civil, Mechanical, or related), Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management/Business, or a related technical field, plus 5 years of relevant experience in design or project management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent (e.g., DOD Top Secret).

Qualifications We Desire

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven success managing complex, large-scale projects with DOE Order 413.3B execution
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Deep understanding of nuclear facility design, construction practices, and/or safety protocols
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedules, EVM systems, and Baseline Change Control (BCC) processes
• Experience with contract development, negotiation, and administration
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera P6 and Cobra
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams and effective technical risk management
• Knowledge of OSHA 1926, 10 CFR 851, and safety analysis/hazard assessment for nuclear facilities
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks including NRC regulations and environmental standards
• Experience working with NNSA or DOE projects and stakeholders

About Our Team

Join the Capital Acquisition Portfolio Team a powerhouse group managing Sandia's most ambitious capital line-item projects, including CREST; MC2, and beyond. We're a collaborative, forward-thinking team that thrives on innovation, agility, and delivering excellence. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a tangible impact on national security infrastructure.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.