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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

We are seeking a Senior Administrator for the Safeguards & Security (S&S) team. This position is essential to address the increasing complexity and importance of supporting Sandia's national security mission. The Senior Administrator will provide strategic leadership, enhance collaboration, and ensure proactive management of security initiatives, ultimately strengthening Sandia's security posture. This position is onsite in Albuquerque and will report to the S&S Director as a key member of the Center Leadership Team (CLT), influencing the strategic direction of Sandia's S&S program.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role will be responsible for cross-functional collaboration and serve as a vital link across the NNSA Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) to identify and implement complex-wide strategies for effective security programs.
• Collaborate with Sandia mission programs to integrate security into future lab-level initiatives (i.e. Annual Core Research Reactor (ACRR), Combined Radiation Environments of Survivability Testing (CREST), Microelectronic Component Capability (MC2)); prepare specific studies related to security; identify gaps or problem areas; investigate alternative options; analyze cost implications; recommend and implement solutions.
• Proactive management of significant impact, high-level deliverables, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission. Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigations, DOE Headquarters Project Velocity, etc. allowing current program work to continue without negative impacts to program or mission deliverables.
• Advance the integration for security initiatives by including and mentoring Distinguished staff.
• Influence decisions at the leadership level to optimize resources and enhance Sandia's overall security posture.
• Apply mission knowledge and experience to independently judge work quality, performance, and alignment of results with customer expectations and exercise authority to modify strategy or approach as necessary.
• Counsel and assist employees and management on government legislation, U.S. Department of Energy contract compliance, and Sandia policies or procedures to ensure Security compliance.
• Provide strategic direction for the development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for security programs and overall security performance.
• Collaborate with DOE/NNSA stakeholders, mission and functional partners to develop trust-based relationships, providing opportunities for early security program integration to enable Sandia's success.
• Drive corporate-level long- and short-term security operational objectives and ensure compliance and implementation of security policies through integration with Sandia's security program and policy owners.
• Partner with the Officially Designated Security Authority (ODSA) and the Officially Designated Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) to influence security strategy and funding for the organization, ensuring alignment with DOE and NNSA priorities.

Salary Range

$163,700 - $278,000

*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 relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Plus, twelve or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, partner, and collaborate to complete work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and teams.
• Experience in all S&S program areas, including but not limited to: Physical Security, Personnel Security, Performance Assurance, Information Security.
• Experience working with or in Safeguards and Security at DOE, NNSA, or other sites across the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

Qualifications We Desire

• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate laws, regulations, and contractual requirements related to Safeguards and Security.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Sandia's S&S policies/procedures and ability to interpret, execute, and implement necessary modifications.
• Technical understanding and knowledge of a variety of state-of-the-art security systems and/or requirements to implement protective methods and measures for unique security environments.

About Our Team

The Safeguards & Security (S&S) Program's purpose is to protect people, information, facilities, and material to enable our national security mission. S&S solves security challenges by listening to customer needs and then developing and implementing solutions. S&S continues to monitor and manage risks that could adversely affect the security of our operations and safety of our workforce. Those risks include: 1) a continued increase in Incidents of Security Concern (IOSCs); 2) an increase in clearance processing times; 3) an active shooter; 4) an insider threat that may maliciously release critical and/or classified information, and 5) Members of the Workforce who travel and conduct business internationally. We strive to develop strategic partnerships and provide effective tools and resources to integrate security into every aspect of the work performed at Sandia. S&S is responsible for leading efforts to develop, implement, and successfully execute a diverse portfolio of S&S programs: Classification, Security Incident Management Program (SIMP), Classified Matter Protection & Control (CMPC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Security Awareness, S&S Training, Personnel Security, Deployed Security, Material Control & Accountability (MC&A)/Nuclear Material Management, and International Security Operations.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 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.