Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-mission laboratory dedicated to national security and technology innovation.
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Description
Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-mission laboratory operated by National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. Sandia's primary mission is ensuring the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. They also conduct research and development in a wide range of areas including global security, defense, energy technologies, and economic competitiveness. The lab is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a second major facility in Livermore, California and employees working at other sites in the US and abroad.
Sandia is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and works with other government agencies, industry, and academic institutions to accomplish its missions. The company has a long history of innovation and has been recognized for its contributions to national security. They are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and have implemented a number of programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Flexibility
Sandia National Laboratories offers various flexible work arrangements for many positions, including 9/80 compressed workweeks (working 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off), 4/10 compressed workweeks (working four ten-hour days each week), part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home). These options are designed to create a solid work/life balance for employees.
Benefits
Sandia National Laboratories offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and create a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include generous vacation time, strong medical and other insurance plans, a competitive 401k program, various learning opportunities, relocation assistance, and amenities. For many positions, flexible work arrangements are available, including 9/80 and 4/10 workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting.
Mission
Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory dedicated to rendering exceptional service in the national interest. Their primary mission is to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear arsenal, but their work extends beyond that to address a wide range of national security challenges. They apply advanced science and engineering to detect, repel, defeat, or mitigate threats involving nuclear, chemical, biological, and radiological weapons, as well as acts of terrorism and cyberattacks. Sandia also plays a crucial role in securing the nation's energy infrastructure, developing technologies for clean energy, and supporting economic competitiveness.
Culture
Sandia National Laboratories emphasizes a culture of belonging, where diversity and inclusion are fundamental to driving innovation, high performance, and fostering the acceptance of different learning, work, and communication styles. They value, respect, and appreciate both similarities and differences among employees, harnessing this rich diversity to deliver exceptional service in the national interest.
DE&I
Sandia National Laboratories strongly emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion, viewing it as a cornerstone of their culture. They believe that valuing and appreciating both similarities and differences among employees, harnessing the richness of their diverse workforce, drives innovation, cultivates high performance and fosters acceptance of various learning, work and communication styles. This commitment is demonstrated by their numerous employee resource groups, awards recognizing diverse employees and initiatives to address unconscious bias.