R&D Systems Research Analyst (Mid-Career/Experienced)
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Bidder EligibilityThis Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a
temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at
Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.Individuals in
LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal
candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career
positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational
needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job
performance.Level promotions (Member to Senior, Member to
Principal, and Senior to Principal) may be permitted, but are not
guaranteed, on this requisition.Employees must remain in their
current position for one year before applying for a new position,
with the exception of student interns. Application of this
requirement will not supersede collective bargaining agreements.
See collective bargaining labor agreements for represented bidder
eligibility requirements for represented employees.About
SandiaSandia 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 worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome
of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the
worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible 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
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: These benefits
vary by job classification.What Your Job Will Be LikeAre you
passionate about contributing to national security? Do you seek to
devise effective solutions to complex problems?As a National
Security Systems Analyst, (R&D S&E, Systems Research
Analyst) you will use your strong technical foundation to help
develop strategies, methodologies, priorities, and requirements for
technology solutions. You will collaborate with our
multidisciplinary team to provide decision insight to customers on
a wide range of complex multi-domain problem areas which
include:Nuclear
deterrenceCybersecurityChemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear
(CBRN) defense, security, and nonproliferationClimate change risk
and infrastructure resilienceRisk AnalysisEmerging threats and
mission areasEnterprise, laboratory operationsOn any given day, you
may be called on to:Understand customer needs and analyze problems
in the national security domain, to enable connectivity between
operational organizations and our research and development
teamsFormally define problems, formulate requirements, develop
technical approaches, gather information, and apply analytical and
modeling methods to design and objectively evaluate proposed
solutionsTeam across different disciplines to conduct innovative
research and analysis on emerging technology trends and national
security needsPresent results as appropriate at open conferences or
classified meetingsEffectively communicate complex system issues
and ideas in a concise way that enables action, to customers and
partners at all levels of government within the United States as
well as internationallyTravel and meet with sponsors to support
execution of programsApplicants on this requisition may be
interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National
Laboratories.Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant
must be able to work on-site full-time, although incidental
telecommuting may be allowed.Qualifications We RequireMaster's
degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field,
social science, or health-related fields relevant subject area plus
at least one or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent
combination of relevant education and experienceExperience with
technical documentation and analysisAbility to travel, up to
20%Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q-level
security clearanceQualifications We DesireMasters or PhD in
engineering (e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical), physical
sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology), computer science,
data science, or cybersecurityAdditional years of relevant
experienceProven ability to take initiative and to be innovative,
demonstrating an analytical mind with a problem-solving
aptitudeExpertise and experience in any of the following systems
analysis areas:Structuring and solving complex, practical problems
in science and engineering that involve encounters with real-world
data, especially large data setsElicitation processRisk and
decision science analysis tools, theory, and methods for a range of
data types to include sparse data and large data setsUnderstanding
of the policy landscapeDevelopment and/or application of software
modeling, simulation, signal analysis, and visualization tools and
methodsDesign and execution of war games, including analytic and
strategic gamesApplication of Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning methods and tools.Evidence of professional service to the
community, such as service on program committees, workshop
organization, and/or editorial or review workAbility to obtain and
maintain an SCI-level clearanceAbout Our TeamThe Systems Research &
Analysis Team is part of a three-department System Analysis and
Engineering Group in the Computation & Analysis for National
Security Center. We provide national leaders with reliable,
unbiased, and comprehensive information on viable engineering and
strategy options, and on the effectiveness, risks, benefits, and
potential unintended consequences of those options. We are a
multidisciplinary group with a strong science and engineering
emphasis, skilled at applying a broad systems perspective to
national and global security challenges. Work in our team is
focused on a broad range of topics in national security including
nuclear weapons, homeland security, transportation energy, and
climate change. Homeland security work includes analyses,
simulations, and prototype technology deployments which address
defense against biological, nuclear, chemical, and radiological
terrorism and emerging cybersecurity threats. Nuclear weapons work
includes stockpile studies, surety systems analysis, cost
estimation, and future stockpile planning. Projects range from
months to years in duration, with teams forming in dynamic
collaborations across the Group and with organizations throughout
the laboratory to draw upon world-class technical expertise.Posting
DurationThis 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 ClearanceSandia 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.EEOAll 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 MedPEDsIf 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.
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