Senior/Principal Solutions Architect - Product Realization, Hybrid

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*

  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 an experienced Solutions Architect to take on a product ownership role. As a Product Owner, you will play a key role in driving automation and process efficiency improvements across our organization. Your day-to-day responsibilities will revolve around modernizing and streamlining service delivery by leveraging cutting-edge platforms and working within Agile and SAFe frameworks. You'll act as the bridge between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring that business priorities are translated into actionable deliverables that align with strategic goals. This work will shape how new capabilities are delivered, ensuring they drive meaningful impact across the organization while supporting broader strategic objectives.

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

• Refine backlog items based on feedback from diverse stakeholders

• Coordinating efforts to expand digital engineering capabilities

• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and development teams to plan sprints or program increment (PI) events

• Lead collaborative sessions to gather requirements, foster strong relationships with stakeholders, and champion continuous improvement initiatives

  The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

Salary Range:

$114,000 - $227,500

*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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, plus 5 years related experience; or equivalent (AS + 9 years or no degree + 13 years)

• Included in the experience above:

• At least 2 years of experience in a product ownership (or similar) role focused on agile process improvement and/or automation

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience leading agile teams fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability to grow high performing teams that consistently deliver value

• Understanding of Agile and SAFe frameworks, including backlog management and PI planning

• Ability to identify opportunities for automation and delivering innovative solutions

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, tailoring the message appropriately

• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills to secure buy-in from diverse groups, including senior leadership

• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Experience supporting modernization initiatives to enhance digital engineering platforms or large-scale application offerings

• Ability to integrate new solutions with existing systems to create cohesive, forward-looking processes

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or SAFe Product Owner certifications are beneficial

• Understanding of ITIL and ITSM principles and their practical application in IT service delivery

About Our Team:

The Product Realization Technologies Department (9353) is dedicated to developing and managing essential enterprise applications that support the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). Our primary focus is on ensuring the secure and efficient management of critical data related to product realization and assembly processes. We are responsible for creating and maintaining systems that authorize, release, and exchange product definitions, as well as collect and maintain production assembly and disassembly information. These systems ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitate collaboration among engineers and support personnel across multiple NSE sites.

In addition to our product realization responsibilities, we also conduct IT Service Management (ITSM) services within the NSE. Our teams deliver and manage IT services that support the operational needs of the organization, ensuring that IT services are efficient, reliable, and aligned with the strategic objectives of the NSE. By implementing best practices and leveraging innovative technologies, we enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our IT operations.

Our department is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where technology and national security intersect. We offer opportunities to work on impactful projects that contribute to the safety and security of our nation. If you are passionate about technology, data management, and supporting national security, the Product Realization Technologies Department (9353) is the place for you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a significant impact on the future of national security.

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.

Job ID: 695382

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F