Cleared R&D Manager - HPC Development, Remote

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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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We are seeking a Manager, R&D Science and Engineering to lead the High Performance Computing (HPC) Development department. As the manager of the HPC Development Department (9328) you will be leading a diverse, dynamic, and highly-skilled workforce that is engaged in projects focused on High Performance Computing Environments at Sandia and across DOE and the HPC community at large. You are creative, a skilled team builder, experienced in the attraction and retention of talent, and able to contribute to the broader strategies in organization 9320.

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

• Lead R&D activities in the areas of HPC Performance Monitoring, Data Transfer, and Data Management.
• Join the management team of the direct-funded Advanced Simulation and Computing - Facilities Operations and User Support (ASC/FOUS) Program and the indirect-funded Institutional Computing Program.
• Engage and build relationships with NNSA Headquarters (NA-114) and ASC federal program managers as an ASC program manager.
• Oversee the procurement and operation of the Application Regression Testbed (ART) systems that replicate the computing architectures and environments of the leadership-class supercomputers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for Sandia developers.
• Coordinate the operation of the ASC Heterogeneous Advanced Architecture Platforms (HAAPs) project, which provides early access to novel architectures for the HPC research community.
• Participate in external collaborations with the HPC communities at LLNL, LANL, UK AWE, and the ASC Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program (PSAAP).
• Guide staff that conduct forefront research leading to LDRD projects, publications in scientific journals, technical conference presentations, technical advances, patents, and R&D 100 awards.
• Craft and execute staffing, business development, and retention plans that attract, reward and retain a highly capable workforce.

*This position is eligible for remote work from any U.S. state or the District of Columbia, subject to Sandias remote work guidelines. An exception to Sandia Division 9000s standard on-site work policy has been granted to allow candidates to request and potentially be approved for a fully remote arrangement based on individual circumstances.

• Candidates interested in remote work must be able to travel regularly to their assigned work location and be available to come on-site within 24 hours when needed. Attendance at in-person meetings and staff check-ins is also required.
• Approval of remote work is contingent upon a review of the candidates specific situation and business needs.
• This remote work arrangement is subject to annual review and may be modified as 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.
• An active DOE Q level clearance or equivalent required to start.

The ideal R&D Manager 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:

• Masters or PhD degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a relevant STEM discipline plus 8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Experience with HPC systems and operations.
• Demonstrated success in the recruitment and retention of talent in Computer Science and other related, highly-competitive fields.
  Experience, ability, and strong commitment to partner across organizational and institutional boundaries, both internal and external to Sandia.
• The ability to travel to partner laboratories and program meetings, with anticipated frequency of once per quarter.
• Experience and familiarity with Sandia's programmatic structure, including proven strong business insight and the ability to lead a program within a constrained environment.
• Experience and ability to successfully manage project commitments including customer interfaces and collaborations that span multiple organizations.
• Expertise in engaging with the DOE's R&D enterprise.
• Familiarity with Sandia's Nuclear Deterrence (ND) and ASC programs, including in-place relationships with NNSA Headquarters and tri-labs partners.
• Demonstrated history of applying HPC technologies to national security problems.
• R&D experience in the HPC domain demonstrated through avenues such as LDRD, published peer-reviewed research, technical conference presentations, etc.

The HPC Development Department advances Sandia's high-performance computing capabilities through research, operations, and program leadership. We lead R&D in HPC performance monitoring, data transfer, and data management while supporting critical computing infrastructure and enabling developers and researchers by enabling access to advanced testbeds and emerging computing architectures.

The department also serves as a key connector across internal programs and external partners, including NNSA's Advanced Simulation and Computing program (ASC), other NNSA and DOE National Laboratories, and academic collaborators. In doing so, we drive scientific impact, invest in people, and sustain a highly skilled workforce that delivers technical advances, publications, patents, and award-winning innovations.

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.

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.

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.

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