Cleared R&D Manager - HPC Development, Remote

About the role

We are seeking a Manager, R&D Science and Engineering to lead the High Performance Computing (HPC) Development department. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading R&D activities in the areas of HPC Performance Monitoring, Data Transfer, and Data Management.
• Joining the management team of the direct-funded Advanced Simulation and Computing - Facilities Operations and User Support (ASC/FOUS) Program and the indirect-funded Institutional Computing Program.
• Engaging and building relationships with NNSA Headquarters (NA-114) and ASC federal program managers as an ASC program manager.
• Overseeing the procurement and operation of the Application Regression Testbed (ART) systems that replicate the computing architectures and environments of the leadership-class supercomputers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for Sandia developers.
• Cooking the operation of the ASC Heterogeneous Advanced Architecture Platforms (HAAPs) project, which provides early access to novel architectures for the HPC research community.
• Cooking and coordinating external collaborations with the HPC communities at LLNL, LANL, UK AWE, and the ASC Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program (PSAAP).
• Guiding staff that conduct forefront research leading to LDRD projects, publications in scientific journals, technical conference presentations, technical advances, patents, and R&D 100 awards.
• Crafting and executing staffing, business development, and retention plans that attract, reward, and retain a highly capable workforce.

Responsibilities

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

• Lead R&D activities in the areas of HPC Performance Monitoring, Data Transfer, and Data Management.
• Join the management team of the direct-funded Advanced Simulation and Computing - Facilities Operations and User Support (ASC/FOUS) Program and the indirect-funded Institutional Computing Program.
• Engage and build relationships with NNSA Headquarters (NA-114) and ASC federal program managers as an ASC program manager.
• Oversee the procurement and operation of the Application Regression Testbed (ART) systems that replicate the computing architectures and environments of the leadership-class supercomputers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for Sandia developers.
• Cook the operation of the ASC Heterogeneous Advanced Architecture Platforms (HAAPs) project, which provides early access to novel architectures for the HPC research community.
• Cook and coordinate external collaborations with the HPC communities at LLNL, LANL, UK AWE, and the ASC Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program (PSAAP).
• Guide staff that conduct forefront research leading to LDRD projects, publications in scientific journals, technical conference presentations, technical advances, patents, and R&D 100 awards.
• Craft and execute staffing, business development, and retention plans that attract, reward, and retain a highly capable workforce.

Requirements

The ideal R&D Manager for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Two or more years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• A graduate degree in science or engineering (MS or Ph.D.).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in developing trusting relationships with peers, staff, management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the development and delivery of presentations, proposals, reports and documentation.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• An active DOE Q level clearance or equivalent required to start.