Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

At Draper, we develop and field technological solutions to meet our customer's most challenging problems.  By combining our in-depth scientific expertise with our proven applied engineering capabilities, we offer our teams the opportunities to create novel solutions that make a difference.  We are actively seeking an associate program manager with a diverse set of skills to help drive delivery of next generation technological solutions for the nation’s most vital national security challenges. If you are ready to make an impact and have a strong desire to support our nation's security, please consider this opportunity. 

The selected candidate is accountable for:

Supports the project management team in the planning and execution of research, development, and test.
Supports the lead program manager in project planning with the development and implementation of program plans, Integrated Master Schedules, and other supporting planning artifacts.
Assists in the execution of projects by monitoring project status and providing program status updates to include completion of routine project management reviews, customer status reports, and other project documentation.
Maintains action items list and problem tracking systems, and in support of the program manager, works with the Program team for updates and resolution development.
Assists proposal development teams in the development and delivery of project proposals to external customers and ensures adherence to the Draper proposal process.
Assists the Program manager with the identification, review, and analysis of business intelligence information supporting detailed market analysis.
Supports the program manager with the management of large-scale contract vehicles (BOAs, IDIQs, OTAs). Coordinates participation in annual meetings, opportunity reviews, and other activities.
Assists the program manager with identifying potential opportunities for possible pursuit, and with program manager direction, coordinates those opportunities. Tracks white paper and proposal submissions through the capture process and reports status as directed by the program manager. 
Supports the project management team in risk identification/mitigation and its tracking
Supports the project management team in risk identification/mitigation and its tracking
Supports, as needed, the execution of technical portfolios through interaction with the program business area leads and portfolio manager.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Assists in the development of project documentation to include, but not limited to, program plans, schedules, statements of work, risk tracking, purchase requisitions.
• Performs data entry and management using prescribed business tools.
• Works with the technical team to implement and update Program Plans and Integrated Master Schedule.
• Maintains actions and problem tracking systems
• Ability to apply basic administrative principles.
• Ability to learn new principles and learn Draper’s business tools.
• Works under the supervision of the Associate Director for Portfolio Execution and the assigned program manager.
• Regularly interacts with project team staff.
• Effectively conveys work results to the project team and supervisors in oral and written form; clearly communicates with management and peers on routine matters.

Skills/Abilities
• Ability to apply basic program management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project/program activities to meet the successful delivery and of execution of assigned programs.
• Ability to organize programmatic information for effective planning, execution, project monitoring and control, and decision• making
• Ability to integrate team member inputs into reports and presentations for, and as directed, by the program manager.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering, Technical, or Business field of study

Experience
3-5 years of professional experience in program management.

Additional Job Description:

 

Security Requirements:  

This position requires the candidate be a U.S. citizen and hold an active security clearance with an in-scope Background Investigation and ability to attain TS/SCI and Special Program Accesses.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.