Program Manager I-Communications, Sensors & Cyber

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.

The Communications, Sensors and Cyber Business Area within the Electronic Systems Program Office directorate delivers key mission ConOps-driven solutions in support of National Security missions. The Draper team is chartered with supporting the Nation's most challenging problems across multiple technical domains. Draper is seeking a Program Manager to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, high priority technical portfolio. This Program Manager will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team through research, design, development, integration, and production efforts, ensuring Customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery of work product and contractual deliverables.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages project planning and execution of individual or a collection of projects.
• Performs activity and resource planning in coordination with the assigned engineering lead.
• Manages all pre contract and post award contractual requirements including, but not limited to, protection of Draper proprietary data through non disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and Intellectual Property agreements.
• Performs cost estimating and budget planning.
• Analyzes and manages project risk and manages reports and necessary documentation from inception to close out following all Draper QMS procedures.
• Leads the development of proposals in a teaming fashion with engineering, program administration, and F&A.
• Effectively conveys work results to the project team, business leads, and supervisors in oral and written form; clearly communicates with sponsors, management and peers.
• Effectively integrates team member inputs into reports and presentations.
• Collaborates with customers through both program execution and business development activities.
• Regularly interacts with customers and technical staff to bring new concepts/solutions to our sponsors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Program and project management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and/or new applications.
• Knowledge and proven track record of successful business interaction.
• Ability to be persuasive and a strong relationship builder.
• Possess excellent communications, presentation and networking skills.
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business or related field of study required.

Experience

3-5 years experience in program related area with functional or program management experience. Aerospace systems experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and understanding of DoD and IC customer culture, missions, and national security challenges.
• Dynamic leadership skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust priorities as needed in order to meet deadlines.
• Passion about Draper's non-profit mission to make impact on the most challenging national security problems.
• Experience growing business in the areas of R&D technology development, and/or integration of new technology into existing, fielded systems a plus.
• Active US DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• PMP certification.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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, 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.