Senior Manager, Safeguards & Security Leadership

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 193,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable housing

Reasonable cost of living

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico seeks a seasoned Senior Manager to lead the Safeguards & Security Management program. You will oversee a diverse group of S&S professionals, ensuring alignment with DOE/NNSA requirements and coordinating across Strategy and Operations, Contract Security, and Performance Assurance to maintain a strong security posture.

The role is onsite and requires a DOE Q clearance, with 10+ years in relevant fields and 5+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline relevant to Safeguards and Security plus ten or more years of relevant experience.
• Five or more years of leadership/managerial experience.
• Five or more years of experience managing multiple policy and/or mission projects/programs.
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance or equivalent required to start.
• Master's degree and five or more years of experience with a DOE/Federal Agency program oversight personnel (desired).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to managers and team members within the group.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, training, performance assessments, work assignments, salary considerations, recognition, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure customer needs are met safely and securely by managing deliverables, program and project plans, budgets, structures, schedules, and staffing.
• Balance acquisition and development of resources, capabilities, and knowledge with current and future projects or programs.
• Lead security operations including planning, directing, and organizing security-related programs.
• Implement policies, procedures, and systems to maintain and enhance Sandia National Laboratories' overall security.
• Plan and coordinate a diverse range of activities, initiatives, and products within and across the group.
• Assist with safeguards and security plans and coordinate division-level resources, including funding and equipment.
• Participate in multi-lab teams and workgroups to improve alignment and communication.
• Take responsibility and accountability for activities assigned to owners outside your direct organization.
• Effectively manage a group of up to 100 people.

Skills

Leadership

Security management

Policy management

Risk assessment

DOE Q clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safeguards & Security

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico seeks a seasoned Senior Manager to lead the Safeguards & Security Management program. You will oversee a diverse group of S&S professionals, ensuring alignment with DOE/NNSA requirements and coordinating across Strategy and Operations, Contract Security, and Performance Assurance to maintain a strong security posture.

The role is onsite and requires a DOE Q clearance, with 10+ years in relevant fields and 5+ years in leadership.