Job DescriptionSTL is seeking outstanding candidates for a Manager II to work at STL located in Santa Barbara, CA. This position will support STL's core portfolios in Dynamic Experiments, Nonproliferation Research and Development, Cyber Physical Defense, and Strategic Systems and Intelligence by applying advanced data science techniques to complex problems.
The Manager will report to the Special Technologies Laboratory (STL) Engineering Department manager and will oversee the cyber-physical defense portfolio and capability at STL. This includes managing the facilities and staff engaged in the development of advanced measurement techniques and specialized instrumentation to support NEA, NNSA, DOW, SDRD and other portfolios.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
- Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
- Direct all programmatic phases for cyber-physical defense projects.
- Provide expert guidance and direction to staff members assigned to cyber-physical defense R&D projects that utilize NNSS resources.
- Have responsibility for planning and coordination of budget, execution, and resource allocation with peers and Project Managers on the cost, schedule and technical performance of applicable project work.
- Serve as supervisory point of contact for communications and collaborations with sponsor organizations.
- Understand and anticipate potential problem areas, related to STL/NNSA work, that will delay or prevent successful project execution; coordinate with the Integrated Project Teams, national laboratories, program offices and sites of the NNSA to mitigate problem areas.
- Coordinate the preparation of proposals, execution plans, work statements, reporting and specifications using expert knowledge of relevant engineering concepts and methods.
- Act as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Coordinate with the NNSA Sites to establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules. Successfully adapt to the needs and objectives of programs in order to ensure project success and a positive experience.
- Coordinate with other program units to plan resource allocation, identify program problems, and identify solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
- Direct the work and performance of employees assigned to the cyber-physical defense portfolio
- This is a 10%-time position, and the remainder of the candidate's time would be expected to be covered by existing direct or indirect research activities.
- Perform other duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 14 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
- Prior experience as technical project lead on one or more Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) projects preferred.
- Prior technical experience in engineering fields relevant to cyber-physical systems, Command and Control (C2) software integration, field deployments and technical support, RF communications, hardware/software testing and validation, AWS GovCloud architecture and maintenance, NIST 800-53 federal cyber security compliance.
- Demonstrated excellence managing diverse teams of engineers, and support personnel in the execution of R&D is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to be creative and deliver upon objectives with limited pre-defined guidance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of NNSS processes and procedures such as: Real Estate Operating Permits (REOPs), Work Packages, Authorization Basis, Overflight Permissions, Estimating Procedures and Construction Activities etc. is preferred.
- Active Q/SCI-level clearance.
- The primary work location will be at the Special Technologies Laboratory (STL) located in Santa Barbara, CA.
- Flexible work schedule can be negotiated with the manager; employees can work 5/8s, 9/80 or 4/10s work-weeks.
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Annual salary range for this position is:
$155,209.60 - $248,331.20.Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
