R&D Manager: Measurement & Modeling Innovation

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 164,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Manager, R&D Science and Engineering in the Measurement & Modeling Science Group. The role leads a multidisciplinary team translating DOE/NNSA requirements into lab-ready processes and digital tools, improving work practices and enabling mission-focused research.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, data-informed decisions, and partnerships across line, program, and corporate organizations, onsite in Albuquerque.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and eight years of directly relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Graduate degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the department, including vision and priorities.
• Develop practical Center-level systems to navigate requirements and risk.
• Lead digital transformation to improve planning, information access, and data usage.
• Establish analytics to spotlight work risks, resources, and performance trends.
• Translate institutional requirements into clear, practical lab approaches.
• Build trusted partnerships across research, program, and corporate teams.
• Guide communications to clarify decisions and reduce process noise.
• Oversee safety, work planning, infrastructure coordination, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Manager, R&D Science and Engineering in the Measurement & Modeling Science Group. The role leads a multidisciplinary team translating DOE/NNSA requirements into lab-ready processes and digital tools, improving work practices and enabling mission-focused research.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, data-informed decisions, and partnerships across line, program, and corporate organizations, onsite in Albuquerque.