About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://www.sandia.gov. How to Apply: Click on the "Apply" button at the top or bottom of this screen, follow the instructions to upload a resume, and complete the submission process to indicate your interest in this position. Job Description: R&D; S&E;, Syst Rese Analy SE Job Summary: Job Specifications: An immediate opening exists for an experienced staff member to support Sandia NWMA strategic decision making and policy development. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Nuclear Weapons Strategic Planning and Enterprise Integration team by developing and maintaining situational awareness within a policy domain relating to the future of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. In this role, the successful candidate will also be expected to act as point of contact for constituents and stakeholders associated with their policy domain both within and outside Sandia. The candidate will be expected to provide technical contributions individually and as a member and lead of technically diverse teams. A fundamental aspect of the successful candidate's responsibilities will be the integration and analysis of disparate data sources into high quality reports and briefing products that support executive interactions. The ideal candidate will have a medium to long term professional history and established working relationships within the nuclear weapons enterprise and will actively work to expand their professional network and technical impact within the nuclear weapons enterprise Job Summary: Provides decision insight to customers in ill-defined or complex multi-domain problem areas by applying critical thinking using a diversity of technical skills and expertise, and effectively communicating results of analyses to explain options and trade-offs. Formally defines problems, formulates solution requirements, develops technical approaches, gathers information from a variety of sources, and applies analytical and modeling methods from mathematics, the sciences, and engineering to illuminate, modify or create system architectures, and perform objective assessments. Develops, evaluates, and utilizes analytical and computational tools for the evaluation of complex systems and systems-of-systems. Creates analytical frameworks germane to stakeholder objectives and evaluates competing characteristics between system elements to determine the most effective integrated system solution(s). Uses a multidisciplinary approach and teams as appropriate to model interfaces and interactions between the components of complex systems. Primary Job Duties: Formally defines problem to be solved and formulates solution requirements, working with decision-maker(s) to refine solution space Uses physical and computational simulation, analysis, and evaluation as inherent activities of development. Creates and applies an analytic framework that utilizes quantitative and qualitative measures of effectiveness germane to stakeholder's objectives. Builds and works with multi-disciplinary teams to incorporate necessary subject matter expertise and domain knowledge for gaining an intimate knowledge of the system and its linkages and influences. Develops novel analysis tools and techniques, and applies analysis skills and domain knowledge to understand and interpret model results, and evaluate options within the framework developed. Communicates results to explain options, insights, and trade-offs to customers in a concise way that enables action. Contributes to technical publications and delivers presentations. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Thorough knowledge of and applied experience with scientific, mathematical, and engineering methods. Thorough knowledge of and experience with designing, planning, and executing projects. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience implementing Sandia policies affecting projects and initiatives. Demonstrated ability to team across disciplines. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex system issues and ideas to internal and external customers and stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple deliverables and work details. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Familiarity with Sandia's capabilities and competencies Required: -Advanced degree in Engineering or Science plus five or more years of experience -Knowledge of the NW Program, Complex, and Stockpile -High level of technical credibility -Travel -- domestic and some international Desired: -Understanding of NNSA and DoD organizations -Familiarity with the budget planning and deployment processes -Understanding of current US nuclear weapons policy and direction -Demonstrated experience developing executive level briefings, papers, and correspondence -Demonstrated interactions with NNSA, U.S. Federal Government, or international clients Security Clearance: Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted Q-level security clearance. Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. 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 the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment. Benefits: At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website. EEO Statement: Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer of qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
*CITY:* Albuquerque
*STATE:* NM
*FULL PART TIME:* F
*COUNTRY:* USA
*HRS SOURCE ID:* 1030
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*REG TEMP:* R
*JOB FAMILY:* RD