Senior/Principal Business Operations Specialist, Remote

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 87,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an experienced Business Operations Specialist to lead the transformation of strategic and cross-functional operations across the division. You will drive organizational change, align strategies, and deliver technology solutions including AI, RPA, and data-driven models.

You will develop metrics, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage complex projects in a remote-friendly environment. DOE Q clearance eligibility is required for employment consideration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4+ years of directly related experience.
• Experience with Agile project management (Scrum/Kanban).
• Knowledge of change management frameworks (Prosci/ADKAR).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guide organizational design and drive transformational change using industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement operational strategies and process improvements.
• Deliver innovative technology solutions including AI, RPA, and data‑driven models.
• Develop and monitor operational performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate communication across all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and execute complex projects, providing authoritative consultation on challenges.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Organizational change management

Strategic frameworks

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Prosci/ADKAR

Job description

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 vacation, 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.

What Your Job Will Be Like

Sandia Business Careers is seeking an experienced Business Operations Specialist (BOS) to lead the transformation of strategic and cross‑functional operations across our division. This leadership role is pivotal in driving organizational change and aligning our strategies in areas such as technology solutions, training development, talent acquisition, and process optimization.

• Guide organizational design and drive transformational change using industry best practices and strategic frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement operational strategies and process improvements.
• Deliver innovative technology solutions including AI, robotic process automation (RPA), and data‑driven software and models to enhance business operations.
• Develop and monitor operational performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and measure impact.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across all levels, serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and execute complex projects, providing authoritative consultation and advice on operational challenges.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia.

Salary Range

$87,400 - $168,800

*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.

Qualifications We Require

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline plus 4 or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job,
• Experience with project management using Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban frameworks.
• Experience with strategic frameworks and organizational change management practices, such as ProSci or ADKAR models.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience working in a virtual leadership role for projects.
• Proven ability to influence change and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with management operating systems, including metrics (e.g., key performance metrics [KPIs] or Objective and Key Results (OKRs).
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated integrity, trust‑building, and respect for diverse perspectives.

About Our Team

Business Careers is our centralized hiring capability for business, financial, project controls and supply chain roles at Sandia National Laboratories. The hiring team is our Mission Shared Services team, which is dedicated to driving transformational change and operational efficiency within our business services across the division.

Posting Duration

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.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE 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 obtain and 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.

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.