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.

　　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.

　　What Your Job Will Be Like:

　　We are seeking a Senior Manager, External Engagements.

　　What Your Job Will Be Like

　　Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) has an extraordinary unique leadership opportunity available. Join us as we transform the current and next generation of science and technology pioneers to continue accomplishing Sandia's Missions. This is your opportunity to shape the future!

　　Envisioning Your Future as a Sandian

　　Embrace and lead the vision of excellence by fulfilling the Sandia Mission to render exceptional service in the national interest. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager for External Engagements. The Senior manager reports directly to the Director of Labs Strategy, Communications and External Engagements.

　　As a Senior Manger for External Engagements, you will:

　　Provide vision, strategy and leadership direction for Sandia's external engagements and partnerships. The External Engagements organization includes Government Relations, Community Engagement, Executive Protocol, Sandia's Washington DC office, and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of key engagement strategies and relationships with the regional community and external stakeholders. The position will guide and integrate the work within the External Engagements organization, as well as ensuring synergies between the labs strategy and communications organizations in the CenterOversee and manage managers and members of the workforce within the group. Coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition and disciplinary actions. Ensure that customer needs are satisfied safely and securely, through managing and coordinating specific deliverables, overall program and project plans, budgets, structures, schedules, and staffing requirements. Balance the acquisition and development of manager and staff resources, capabilities, and existing and future projects or programsParticipate in planning and developing initiatives and policies that use Sandia's science and engineering capabilities to meet national needsUnderstand the work of organizations and connects the work and expertise of organizations with potential beneficiaries, collaborators, and customersAssist in planning and coordinating a diverse range of strategic activities both internal and external to Sandia, such as high-level engagements on topics of high impact to Sandia and VIP guest visits. Understand the work of both internal and external organizations and connect the work and expertise of organizations with potential beneficiaries, collaborators, and customersGuide the work of the groupApply mission knowledge and experience to independently judge work quality, performance, and alignment of results with customer expectationsOversee and manage managers and members of the workforce, including hiring, professional development, and assessment and performance management, consistent with the mission of the organizationEnsure that customer needs are satisfied through the creation of trust-based relationshipsGuide managers and staff in connecting their work to customer needs, organizational goals, and Sandia's mission

　　Onsite workDue to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

　　Qualifications We Require:

　　Advanced degree in relevant discipline plus (10) or more years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experienceAbility to obtain and maintain a required US DOE Q-level security clearance

　　Qualifications We Desire:

　　Expertise and competencies appropriate to the organizationDemonstrated knowledge in department rolesDemonstrated ability to successfully manage and complete multiple programs and projectsKnowledge of company policies and procedures and ability to recommend modifications to Sandia's Corporate Policy System operating policiesExcellent oral and written communication skills and customer service skillsAbility to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers, including the ability to build and manage effective working relationshipsDemonstrated ability to deliver results, effectively manage people, and guide teamsAbility to mentor and lead the organization on department tasks and organizational goals and objectsKnowledge of Sandia's safety and security rules and guidelinesAbility to organize, prioritize, and follow through to completion on multiple tasksAbility to work with sensitive information and classified matterKnowledge of Sandia's science and engineering programs and missionsKnowledge of congressional and executive branch policies and programs and knowledge of the policy environment that shapes Sandia's science and engineering programsAbility to analyze and interpret state, federal, and tribal legislation and regulations and relate their impact to SandiaWorking knowledge of federal, state, or tribal government policy and budget processesStrong analytical capabilities, including the ability to quickly analyze an opportunity, identify key issues, and develop solutionsExperience interacting with high-level government and laboratory officialsProven ability to use good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive issuesAbility to build and maintain relationships with state, federal, and tribal officialsProven leadership in planning and executing site visits and tours with elected officialsExtensive knowledge of laboratory organizations, programs, and prioritiesAbility to communicate difficult technological, science, and engineering concepts to non-technical audiencesAbility to model behaviors that reflect Sandia's core valuesActive DOE Q-level security clearance of equivalent

　　About Our Team:

　　The Executive Strategy Development and Decision Support Center encompasses a number of key roles in support of the laboratory director, the executive leadership team and the broader laboratory. These include: Principle Staff Director, Chief of Staff, Strategic Planning and Laboratories' Leadership, Government Relations, Systems Analysis and Decision Support and Executive Protocol.

　　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 worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible 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.govThese 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.

　　Job ID: 692374