Job Description:

Strategic Missions Assistant Program Manager

Job Location

US-MA-Cambridge

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 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.

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.

Responsibilities

Strategic Missions Assistant Program Manager (APM) will work closely with the Strategic Missions Program Manager and Business Area Lead and have a role in the development, execution, and growth in Strategic, Space, Missile Defense, and Hypersonic business areas. APM is accountable for the design, development, and success of the platforms and solutions provided to the customer. The APM will work closely with engineering counterparts in executing existing programs and working proposals for potential customers and industry partners. AMP will lead teams of engineers in short or long duration development projects and report results to senior leadership.

The candidate should have a strong interest in the aerospace industry and Department of Defense programs. The candidate should be able to show past performance in the creation of new products and/or services. The candidate should be able to create Executive level presentations and engage in strategic partnership development activities. The candidate should have experience and a degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

Position is Cambridge or Huntsville, AL, St. Petersburgh, FL or Draper Facility Based w/travel to Cambridge

4 - 6+ years' Experience in Relevant Technical Field or Industry or Business

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Education: BS in relevant Technical Field or MS Equivalent or MBA

Required Skills

US Citizen
• Demonstrates Leadership


• Analytical skills including business modeling and financial analysis


• Ability to work across teams


• Ability to create and deliver presentations to key stakeholders that effectively communicate key findings and summarize insights and implications to future work or business


• Ability to manage and execute projects:
  
  
  • Organized, detail-oriented, structured thinking and execution
  
  
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust priorities as needed in order to meet deadlines
  
  
  • High level of independent judgment and proactivity
  
  
  
  


• Ability to collaborate with diverse and complex stakeholders, including interacting, gaining credibility, building relationships with, and influencing others at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership


• Self-motivation, entrepreneurialism, high energy, and the ability to successfully function in a high-demand, performance-driven environment with significant exposure to senior leadership


• Experience developing new products and/or services with demonstrated results


• Ability to communicate effectively to all audiences in a manner that is clear, logical, and consistent, both verbally and on paper


• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project

Security Requirement:

• Current in scope Top Secret security clearance is required.

** Draper has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all Draper employees. This will be a condition of employment to work at Draper.

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