Director, Remote Sensing Laboratory

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.  Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.   

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.  
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

The Director of the Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) reports to the Senior Director for Global Security and provides overall leadership for two Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) satellite locations, the Remote Sensing Laboratories on Nellis Air Force Base and Joint Base Andrews. The Remote Sensing Laboratory is responsible for oversight of approximately 200 full-time staff representing scientific, engineering, operations/training, aviation, and project management skillsets spread across three primary geographically separated locations in Nevada, New York, and the National Capital Region.

The Global Security Directorate at the NNSS is comprised of the RSL, the Special Technologies Laboratory in Santa Barbara, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Programs, Global Mission Communications Programs, and management for multiple experimental and operational research, development, test, and evaluation facilities. The RSL Director plays a pivotal leadership role in fostering cross-divisional collaboration, working in close partnership with fellow directors and managers to drive the development and execution of organizational strategy. This role demands a proactive and innovative mindset, contributing creative ideas and solutions aimed at enhancing Directorate-wide technical capabilities and operational performance.  

The RSL plays a critical role in executing the Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) mission for the National Nuclear Security Administration. As a core NEST operational component, the RSL provides around-the-clock, year-round deployable support for nuclear incident response, including access to leading scientific experts and the management of ground and aerial radiological monitoring and assessment. The RSL’s demanding operational tempo and wide range of mission capabilities call for a dynamic leader with proven experience in managing diverse skill sets and navigating complex resource constraints.

RSL personnel are trained to respond swiftly and effectively, deploying across the U.S. and internationally as needed. Their mission readiness is underpinned by rigorous training, continuous development and maintenance of advanced scientific capabilities, and a steadfast commitment to operational preparedness. This position offers the opportunity to deliver both tactical and strategic leadership within this high-stakes environment, ensuring RSL operations continue to meet the highest standards of technical precision and mission excellence.

Programmatically, this Director position has oversight of a large and varied project portfolio that includes work for NA-80’s Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, Counterterrorism Operations Support for the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, and a variety of Strategic Partnership Projects for other government agencies. Execution of project work can take place in a variety of locations, including at the main Nevada National Security Site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of integrated, long-range programs, plans, and budgets that align with enterprise-wide strategic objectives and evolving mission needs.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and other federal agencies, ensuring clear communication of RSL capabilities, commitments, and performance.
• Build enduring partnerships with sponsors to establish mutual understanding of expectations and deliverable