Senior/Principal Information Management Professional - Defense Programs, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and medical benefits

Strong 401k and life balance programs

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Senior/Principal Information Management Professional for Defense Programs, onsite. You will steward information flow for high-visibility programs, manage lifecycle from capture to archival, and serve as SME for document markings and collaboration tools like Confluence, SharePoint, and Planner.

Collaborating with sponsors, leads, and partners, you will improve information management processes and secure information sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 5 years¿ experience or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and experience.
• Proven experience with collaboration platforms (Confluence, SharePoint, etc.)
• An active L Security Clearance or equivalent and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Lead information-management sync meetings with sponsors, technical leads, and external partners.
• Design, configure, and maintain collaboration sites (Confluence, SharePoint), ensuring proper document marking and CUI handling.
• Develop, document, and enforce processes for data storage, control, and release.
• Track Need-to-Know access lists for programs and coordinate with security on classification decisions.
• Manage document promotion and release workflow in PDMLink; liaise with Technical Writers for content creation and review.
• Conduct data transfers for unclassified and classified data.
• Produce configuration status reports, data packages, and objective quality evidence for program reviews and audits.
• Provide training and guidance on CM and IMP policies, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Active security clearance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Planner

PowerShell

Python

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Data visualization tools

Job description

Senior/Principal Information Management Professional - Defense Programs, Onsite

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:

In this role, you will serve as the primary steward of information flow for high‑visibility programs within Integrated Military Systems. You will manage the full information lifecycle from capture and classification through storage, version control, and archival, while acting as the Subject‑Matter Expert (SME) for document markings and collaboration platforms such as Confluence, SharePoint, and Planner. Collaborating closely with technical teams, program leads, government sponsors, and external partners, you will drive continuous improvements in information management processes and facilitate secure, efficient information sharing across organizations.

On Any Given Day You May Be Asked To:

Lead information‑management sync meetings with sponsors, technical leads, and external partners.

Design, configure, and maintain collaboration sites (Confluence, SharePoint), ensuring proper document marking and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling.

Develop, document, and enforce processes, procedures, and work instructions for data storage, control, and release.

Track and maintain Need‑to‑Know (NTK) access lists for programs and center‑level information; coordinate with the security office on classification decisions.

Manage the document promotion and release workflow in PDMLink; liaise with Technical Writers for content creation and review.

Conduct data transfers for unclassified and classified data.

Produce configuration status reports, data packages, and objective quality evidence (OQE) for program reviews and audits.

Provide training, mentorship, and guidance on Configuration Management (CM) and Information Management Program (IMP) policies, tools, and best practices to engineering, program, and contractor teams.

*Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$74,700 - $144,400

*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:

Bachelor's degree in related field and 5 years¿ experience or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and experience.

Proven experience with collaboration platforms (Confluence, SharePoint, etc.)

An active L Security Clearance or equivalent and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance (or higher).

Qualifications We Desire:

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with sponsors, technical leads, and industry partners to achieve shared objectives.

Experience working in hypersonics, nuclear deterrence, aerospace, or other weapons‑related product environments.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Adobe, data visualization tools, and scripting/automation languages such as PowerShell and Python.

Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives that resulted in measurable efficiency gains.

Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team environment while influencing stakeholders through a constructive, solution‑oriented approach.

Comprehensive knowledge of the full information lifecycle, including acquisition, organization, storage, preservation, access, security, and dissemination.

Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, coordinating effectively with engineering, IT, program management, data governance, quality assurance, and communications teams.

Expertise in designing and implementing information management best practices, templates, workflows, and policies to enhance operational effectiveness.

About Our Team:

5494 looks to empower innovation and ensure operational excellence through meticulous configuration and information management, employing a graded approach to support projects of varying rigor levels, and fostering a collaborative environment that drives the successful delivery of cutting edge solutions.

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.