Cleared Senior/Principal Systems Project Manager - Project Governance, Remote

Sandia National Laboratories

Albuquerque, USA

Job posting number: #7357017 (Ref:Sa697938)

Posted: June 9, 2026

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 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 outstanding, hard working project leader with a passion for leading cutting-edge computer systems and technology integration efforts. Working with this innovative application engineering team, you will dive deep into product ownership responsibilities including requirements, customer needs, schedules, and financials while focusing on the work of the project team and achievements of the system solutions.

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

  • Work with an innovative team with a variety of skills in multiple proficiency areas including: Requirements analysis, software assessment, systems integration, user interface/user experience, system architectures, data and knowledge management, deployment and maintenance, and systems testing and evaluation.
  • Define systems requirements based on user/client needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms.
  • Provide leadership and tactical planning for the successful execution of technical information systems engineering projects with an end-to-end system view (requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, operations, and retirement).
  • Use risk assessments, requirements, and configuration management information to deliver project management Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions to the Corporation.
  • Interact with customers, partners, project team members, and management to deliver information systems that align with cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
  • Develop product plans, cost estimates, schedules, risk management plans, and other documentation required for the project.

Identify potential issues, risks and contingency plans.

*The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia. Regular or periodic travel to your assigned work location may be required.

Salary Range:

$102,400 - $199,700

*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:

  • Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field plus five (5) years IT experience; OR Associates degree in computer-related field plus nine (9) years' IT experience; OR Master's degree in computer-related field plus one (1) year of IT experience.
  • Experience in IT project management.
  • Experience with full software development life-cycle using iterative or agile methods.
  • An active DOE L security clearance, or equivalent is required to start.

Qualifications We Desire:

  • Experience in project and portfolio management processes and standard methodologies.
  • Ability to lead skilled professionals within diverse fields, partner across organizational boundaries, and influence development direction with both onsite and remote team members.
  • Understanding of end-to-end system engineering and architectures.
  • Experience converting abstract concepts and into concrete and acceptable requirements.
  • High level of professionalism to influence up and down the organization.
  • Exception verbal and written communication skills to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong planning, prioritization, and organization skills.

About Our Team:

The Sandia Enterprise Project Management Team, Department 9743, operates and maintains enterprise project management and earned value tools used to plan, execute, monitor, and report cost, schedule, scope, risk, and other project management deliverables. These tools provide effective program/project management for the Corporation in collaboration with the Project Management Office (PMO). These systems also ensure the corporation operates and meets the requirements of a compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) L security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD).

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 maintain a DOE L-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: 697938

Job Family: IT

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


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Job posting number:#7357017 (Ref:Sa697938)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque,New Mexico
United States
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