Manager Protective Force, Onsite

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

• Demonstrate operational experience with active engagement in leading & managing a structured (e.g., DOE Protective Force, Paramilitary, Military, or LEA) entity:
• DOE/NNSA Protective Force Operational experience
• Work with a unionized workforce:
• CBA negotiations, contract management, partnering with Labor Relations, Legal, etc.
• Union partnership
• Shift Bid Process
• 24/7/365 Schedule development with 12hr shifts
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions quickly, especially in high-pressure situations
• Adapt to changing circumstances and operational demands, particularly in a 24/7 environment
• Remain calm and composed under pressure, highlighting resilience in the face of challenges
  
  Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Physical Sciences, or a related field plus 8 year of experience; or equivalent (MS + 4 years, AS + 12, or no degree + 16 years)
• 5 years or more experience of active leading/managing a structured entity (e.g., DOE Protective Force, Paramilitary, Military, or Law Enforcement Agency, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q clearance

• Master's degree and five or more years' experience working with a DOE/Federal Agency program oversight personnel.
• Experience in Safeguards & Security functional areas such as Protective Force, Physical/Technical Security, Personnel Security, Classification, Assurance, or Information Protection.
• Ability to set a clear vision and strategic direction for the protective force, aligning it with organizational goals.
• Proficient in conveying information clearly and persuasively to audiences, including leadership, stakeholders, staff, and union representatives.
• Ability to listen to concerns and feedback from union members and staff, fostering an open and inclusive environment.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with union leaders, staff, and other stakeholders to promote collaboration and trust.
• Skilled in mediating disputes and resolving conflicts effectively, particularly in a unionized environment.
• In-depth understanding of security operations, protocols, and best practices relevant to a protective force.
• Experience in managing crises and emergencies with safety and secure events, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and property.
• Knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining processes, and union dynamics to navigate negotiations and maintain positive labor relations.
• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to effectively negotiate and develop trust-based working relationships with multiple internal and external customers and partners.
• Commitment to training, mentoring, and developing staff to enhance their skills and career progression.
• High ethical standards and accountability in decision-making and actions, fostering a culture of trust and respect.
• Commitment to equitable treatment of all employees, understanding the importance of diversity and inclusion.
• Openness to new ideas and approaches to improve operations and enhance protective force service delivery.
• Experience in managing budgets and resources effectively, ensuring financial sustainability while meeting operational needs.
• Understanding and addressing the emotional needs of staff and union members, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Familiarity with DOE/NNSA security requirements, relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance and enhance safety protocols.
• Skills in identifying and mitigating risks associated with security operations.
• Demonstrated ability, desire, and implementation with engaging security operations during non-standard hours to assure process, procedures, and operations are operating as designed/planned.
• Ability to simultaneously manage tasks and programs within a high ambiguity environment and to establish a continuous process improvement/learning environment.
• Broad understanding of Sandia's national security mission work.
• Active DOE/DOD security clearance.
• Ability to obtain DOE SCI clearance.

• An insider threat that may maliciously release critical and/or classified information;
• An active assailant;
• International travel/global threats;
• Incidents of Security Concern (IOSCs).
  
  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 continues to innovate and transform security to modernize the program for operational excellence; develop and sustain highly capable security professionals and strengthen relationships and collaborate to achieve our national security mission. S&S is responsible for leading efforts to develop, implement, and successfully execute a diverse portfolio of Defense Nuclear Security (DNS) Safeguards and Security Programs to mitigate risks and liabilities and facilitate execution of Sandia's national security mission. The DNS S&S Program also leads and supports DOE, NNSA, and the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) initiatives.