Job Description

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 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.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented R&D Statistician for the Statistics & Data Analytics department to perform statistical analysis and methodology development for our highly dedicated and mission focused team. We inform the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to help Sandia execute its mission. The selected applicant may engage in statistical consulting & collaboration, applied interdisciplinary research, methodological research and development, course instruction, and more.

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

• Apply existing methods or identify creative solutions to applied problems in the collection and/or analysis of data in an interdisciplinary team.
• Research and develop novel statistical methods to address emerging statistical challenges in mission-relevant problems.
• Develop advanced research ideas and craft those into original research proposals.
• Communicate statistical methods and results in technical writing such as internal reports, conference presentations, or publications.

The Sandia job code title for this position is R&D Computer Science.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$95,400 - $185,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or relevant field plus four (4) years experience or;
• PhD in the above listed fields
• Experience in R, Python, Matlab, C/C++, Minitab, JMP or other programming language
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

Experience or interest in:

• Industrial statistics, design of experiments, probabilistic modeling and simulation, or reliability and maintainability analysis or similar topics
• Supporting Nuclear Deterrence Weapon Engineering and Production
• Interdisciplinary R&D setting collaborating on cross-organizational teams and performing independent research and consulting
• Acquiring, preparing, and analyzing real world data
• Experience developing new paths for research and development and taking steps to acquire appropriate funding and support
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and complete multiple projects within scope and timeframe
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to develop, deliver, and present technical ideas and results

About Our Team:

The Statistics & Data Analytics organization provides innovative statistical solutions to help tackle the most complicated national defense problems. We are leaders in the advancement of statistical techniques for Sandia’s Nuclear Deterrence and Global Security mission areas. Our statisticians provide a broad range of capabilities to ensure high quality and timely impacts for mission objectives. Through ongoing collaboration, research, and education, we partner closely with mission teams to inform the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Our members have varied expertise across Statistical domains, and foster a cooperative environment to collaborate, share knowledge, and assist each other in producing exceptional work.

Posting Duration:

This 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 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.

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.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If 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.

Position Information:

This 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.

Job ID: 694472

Job Family: RD

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: F