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Sandia National Laboratories

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Posted:
July 10, 2020
Location:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Category:
Quality Engineering
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D, Systems Engineer to join the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) Process Management and Integration Department as an authority in the development of requirements for the NNSA Defense Programs Business Process System (DPBPS).

On any given day, you may be called on to:

  • Work in teams (with other department, Division 2000, M&O Contractor, and NNSA federal and contractor participants) and independently to conduct the development of NSE-wide business and programmatic requirements to advance nuclear weapon activities.
  • Apply experienced technical, business and programmatic judgment using sound methodologies and principles to recognize risks, opportunities and issues, and formulate appropriate solutions to advance the DPBPS Program.
  • Demonstrate political acumen during interactions and project activities with high visibility to NNSA and M&O Contractor management.
  • Utilize effective communication skills to articulate competing perspectives and potential issues regarding requirements content to SNL management, M&O contractors and NNSA customers.
  • Day-to-day aspects of the job include: being cognizant of DOE, NNSA and DPBPS requirements applicable to nuclear weapons activities in the NSE contractor community, NNSA federal community or both, and working with DPBPS content teams to develop requirements that drive continual improvement while supporting the DPBPS Federal Program Manager.

Approximately 10% travel.

 

 

About Our Team

The Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) Integration Department functions as the Product Realization Requirements Office (PRRO). The PRRO provides technical and administrative support to NNSA for the Defense Programs Business Process System (DPBPS). DPBPS is the requirements system by which the NNSA realizes nuclear weapons and manages nuclear weapon programs. The department supports NNSA and M&O Contractors in the development and configuration management of Federal and Inter-Agency requirements content applicable across the NSE.

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 schedules, generous vacations, 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.

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.

Qualifications We Require

  • Bachelor’s degree and advanced degree in a relevant STEM discipline; or Bachelor' s degree in a relevant STEM discipline plus five years of relevant experience in lieu of an advanced degree.
  • Five years of relevant experience in product realization, systems engineering, quality engineering or requirements management.
  • Three years of relevant experience in writing or implementing written technical and/or business requirements.
  • The ability to obtain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

  • Demonstrated experience in performing nuclear weapon product realization activities per DPBPS requirements (such as through SNL’s Realize Product Procedures).
  • Demonstrated experience developing or guiding others through technical, business or programmatic processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to elicit customer input, manage customer interactions, produce required deliverables, and otherwise meet customer expectations in a competent and professional manner.
  • Familiarity with US Govt. nuclear weapon policies and directives and their associated quality and/ or process systems.
  • Ability to self-start, work independently, and exercise mature judgment with only broad direction.
  • History of working in a team environment as an amiable and effective team member.
  • Familiarity with NNSA and/or DoD nuclear weapon development programs.
  • Established positive relationships with NNSA HQ and field federal organizations relevant to this posting.
  • Experience in the application of ISO9000, Lean/Six Sigma, and other continual improvement methodologies as a practitioner, auditor, or facilitator.
  • Experience delivering classroom instruction and/or group facilitation.
  • Active US DOE L-level security clearance with the ability to obtain a US DOE Q-level security clearance.

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.

Internal Number: 672523
About Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia National Laboratories is one of the country’s largest research and engineering laboratories, employing 8,500 people at major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. We make enduring contributions to secure our society against high consequence terrorist threats and national incidents through effective use of science, technology, and systems solutions. Please visit our website at www.sandia.gov.
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