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.
Salary Range
$88,600 – $172,300
*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 self-motivated Project Manager with manufacturing planning and controls experience to join the Sandia Production Agency (SNL-PA – Org 10456) as the Integrated Planning (IP) Team Lead. The IP Team Lead will oversee a team of planners and schedulers who interface with SNL-PA and component PRTs to develop a working strategy and executable plan to meet next level assembly needs for each assigned component in support of various weapon programs (B61-12 LEP, W88 Alt370, W80-4, W87-1, Mk21 Fuze, etc.). The IP Team Lead and team works directly with teams from KCNSC, LANL, Savannah River, and Pantex, as well as Weapon Systems and senior leadership as required, to understand Production demand and delivery needs.
You will work closely and directly with SNL engineers, technical leads, managers, and federal stakeholders to ensure the SNL-PA mission is performing to meet delivery requirements. You will be expected to provide strong leadership and to use your knowledge, experience, and judgment to ensure that accurate and actionable information is provided to SNL and federal decision makers. The IP Team Lead will provide support to leadership regarding all activities necessary to produce and deliver SNL-PA components to next level assemblies in sufficient quantity and on time.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Provide leadership and guidance to Project Controllers, Integrated Planners, and component line PRTs in the execution of IP Schedule related activities-driving accountability and high-quality deliverables
- Responsible for completing necessary reporting in a timely and accurate manner to support required business rhythm
- Work with IP Team and PRTs to plan, document, and maintain production schedules and component requirements to meet internal and external customer needs
- Work with the IP Team to develop and maintain the SNL-PA build plans/master demand schedules in SNL-PA External Production Planning Application (EPPA) planning tool
- Define, develop, and document planning processes and procedures to ensure team success
- Responsible for coordinating and monitoring production performance and status and providing actionable information to customers and stakeholders regarding production deliveries and funding requirements
- Represent SNL-PA at Project Team Meetings (e.g. Weapon Provisioning meetings, program meetings, etc.) regarding build and delivery requirements
- Oversee the IP Team to ensure all planning meets the requirements of NNSA documents governing delivery quantities and need dates
- Collaborate with IP Team and PRT leads to develop/define a build approach to support customer demand and ensure on-time delivery of SNL-PA components
- Analyze impact of demand or funding changes that result in demand shifts/technical delays-notify all impacted stakeholders and own actions of changes/issues
This position requires the ability to travel as required by program needs.
Qualifications We Require
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline plus 5 years of project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the job
- Experience with common office tools and software and ability to learn and master tools specific to the job
- Experience with P6 and Earned Value Management systems and processes
- 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 Modernization Programs
- Experience partnering with external customers such as the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and partnering sites such as KCNSC and Pantex
- Ability to coordinate and team internally and externally to successfully deliver requirements, respond to requests, and create a cohesive environment.
- Effective written and verbal communications skills
- Technical background or ability/willingness to gain an understanding of the technical scope
- Ability to think strategically and understand the “big picture”
- Possess the ability to think critically and identify innovative solutions
- Ability to work and excel in an ambiguous, dynamic and fast paced environments
About Our Team
The Production Project Management (PM) Quality Organization (10456) provides Deployed Project Management support with a focus on Funding Management and IP Scheduling to the Sandia Production Agency. Together with our technology partners, we ensure the production and delivery activities meet customer schedule and cost requirements. Our team of project managers, schedulers, project controllers, and program support staff are part of a network of individuals, both internal and external, who are dedicated to promoting national security.
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.