R&D Manager- Enabling Capabilities for ModSim, Hybrid

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We are seeking a Manager, R&D Science and Engineering. This dedicated individual will manage the Enabling Capabilities for ModSim Department (1448), which offers an array of talent and competencies that help ensure the success of the NNSA Advanced Simulation & Computing (ASC) Program's physics-based modeling and simulation capabilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the day-to-day operational, technical, and administrative responsibilities of the department
• Managing members of the workforce within the department, to include continuous feedback and mentor on performance goals and career development of staff members
• Developing the balance between research, development, and application of Center 1400 software and software engineering capabilities, while ensuring customer's expectations and mission needs are met
• Developing and maintaining collaborative teaming relationships with managers across 1400 and other key partner organizations across the Laboratory
• Participating in various Center 1400 and Laboratory initiatives
• Serving as PM for the Accelerated Model Development (AMD) initiative within Sandia's Advanced Simulation & Computing (ASC) Program
• Supporting the Computing & Information Science (CIS) Research Foundation
• Coordinating recruitment, selection, training, work assignments, performance assessment, salary, recognition, and disciplinary actions
• Ensuring an environment that promotes safety and security, as well as a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Serving as a derivative classifier (DC)

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.

$163,700 - $278,000

*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.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline 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
  
• DOE Q clearance is required to start

The ideal R&D Manager candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the development and delivery of presentations, proposals, reports and documentation.
  

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Master's degree or PhD in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field
• Eight years proven experience
• Experience in engineering science, computational science, user experience, and software product development
• Successful track record of program leadership, management and customer focus
• Experience working in the NNSA Advanced Simulation & Computing (ASC) program
• Research experience and a record of external engagement
• Ability to formulate, communicate, and implement a technical and programmatic vision (strategic plan) for the future
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
  

Department 1448, Enabling Capabilities for ModSim, offers an array of talent and competencies that help ensure the success of ASCs physics-based modeling and simulation capabilities. From DevSecOps to User Experience (UX) Research, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Embedded Analysts, staff in this department work directly with code development teams and end users to ensure the performance and value of ModSim capabilities are realized. The 1448 ModSim UX Team currently supports 16 projects in ASC, including: all Accelerated Digital Engineering (ADE) pathfinders, major initiatives such as Computing Platform Engineering (CPE), Accelerated Model Development (AMD), Advanced Vehicle Simulation Initiative (AVSI, pioneer project); and working with individual code teams in the RAMSES and CompSim suites. The DevSecOps team currently supports SIERRA Mechanics and partners to support RAMSES, Trillinos, and CTH.

The Computational Sciences & Math group (1440) performs a spectrum of foundational research, software development, and applied science in the broadly defined computational science field. This includes research into scientific machine learning, computational methods and solvers, development of large-scale scientific software including pre-and post-processing (geometry, meshing, visualization) and multiscale, multiphysics application codes, algorithms and software for optimization and inverse problems, DevSecOps and User Experience (UX) research, and close partnerships that involve mission-driven analysis and application of our capabilities. We also support collaborations with the external computational science and math research community. The group consists of five departments: Scientific Machine Learning, Computational Mathematics, Computational Multiscale, Computational & Applied Math, Enhanced Capabilities for ModSim, and Simulation Modeling Sciences.

Our team is committed to nurturing a culture compatible with a broad group of people and perspectives in accordance with the changing makeup of the workforce.

Join us and work towards your goals while making a difference!

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.

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.

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