Early Career Systems Research Analysis - Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Data, Onsite

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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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We are on the lookout for a talented and experienced R&D S&E Systems Research Analysis to enhance our analytical capabilities and drive data-based decision-making.

If you have a passion for designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge AI systems and solutions, and you're eager to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will engage with stakeholders across Sandia Labs at various organizational levels to advance our Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) analytical capabilities in performance analysis, data automation, and predictive analysis. Your responsibilities will include creating intelligent algorithms, models, and tools that tackle tasks such as natural language processing, computer vision, machine learning, and predictive analytics. You will be involved in research, development, deployment, and providing in-depth technical support for scientific software, application software, data mining, machine learning, and data analytics to address specific operational challenges. Additionally, you will integrate AI models into larger systems and applications.

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

• Design, develop, and implement AI systems and software that support Laboratory-wide operational applications.
• Create intelligent algorithms, models, and tools for tasks such as natural language processing, computer vision, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• Conduct research, development, deployment, and provide technical support for scientific and application software, data mining, machine learning, and data analytics to solve specific engineering and operational challenges.
• Collaborate across multiple functional areas to design and implement innovative AI/ML solutions that address complex problems.
• Build, modify, and maintain databases and database management systems to empower leadership with actionable insights into organizational performance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance analytical capabilities and develop strategic plans to implement recommended improvements.
• Integrate AI models into larger systems and applications to improve overall system functionality and scalability.
• Communicate effectively and persuasively with leadership through presentations, written analyses, concise reports, and data visualizations.

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

$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.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• The ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q-level security clearance.
  

The ideal R&D S&E, Systems Research Analysis candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• The ability to understand, synthesize, and draw insights from multiple types of data streams (e.g., technical, economic, policy) through the use of various analytical tools.
• Experience working as part of multi-disciplinary teams examining complex systems.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of good project management, especially as it pertains to the execution of federally-funded work (e.g., proposal development through annal review, final delivery, and closeout).
• Experience working with federal sponsors in the defense and intelligence sectors, as well as their domestic FFRDC partners, international partnering agencies, and foreign governments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams delivering critical information to customers in a succinct manner.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Experience in the following:
  • Database management systems such as Oracle, Hive, MongoDB, Hadoop.
  • Building and maintaining diverse, teaming relationships at all levels of internal and external organizations.
  • Working within the NNSA complex.
• Facilitating teams preparing procedures, reports, and presentations and researching and obtaining information.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis languages, Object or component-oriented development software such as Python, R, JMP, MLflow, Matlab.
• Familiarity with Machine learning and deep learning, including libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, scikit-learn.
• Familiarity in Natural language processing frameworks and libraries.
• Ability to identify business problems or management objectives that can be addressed through data analysis.
• Critical thinking, synthesis and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate AI/ML analyses to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to track, analyze, and identify trends in data and provide effective solutions.
• Superb communication, collaboration, and people skills with proven ability to perform effectively in a teaming environment.
• The ability to model behaviors that reflect Sandias core values.
• Active DOE Q-level or DoD TS security clearance.

The Enterprise Optimization team is the driving force of operational excellence, harnessing the power of AI and machine learning to redefine processes, optimize performance, and set new standards in innovation and assurance. We work to provide data-driven insights and advanced technologies to empower the Lab to anticipate challenges, meet deliverables, and seize opportunities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.