Associate Program Manager-Decision Solutions

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.

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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:

Additional Qualifications:

• Applicants selected for this position require a US Secret security clearance with the ability to attain Top Secret.
• Agile Expertise: Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks.
• Government Contract Management: Oversee programs structured under various contract types, including Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus (CPFF, CPIF), and Time & Materials (T&M), ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure program operations align with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD procurement policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders, ensuring program goals are met within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Risk & Performance Management: Identify program risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure contract deliverables meet performance requirements.
• Team Leadership: Direct cross-functional teams, including engineers, analysts, and acquisition professionals, to execute mission-critical initiatives.

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

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