What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director - Air Force & Missile Defense Strategic Systems position at Draper?
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
The Program Director is a member of the Strategic Systems Programs Leadership Team responsible for the leadership and oversite for all embedded Draper functions to Strategic Systems. The Program Director is responsible for the overall success of the Strategic Systems Portfolio of Programs. This role is responsible for the portfolio’s program planning and execution, subcontracts and supplier purchase order management, program scheduling, proposal management, portfolio risks and opportunities, and meeting the objectives of the annual operating plan.
The AFMDSS Program Director is responsible for capture, execution, and profit and loss (P&L) of a strategic portfolio of programs spanning emerging technologies through rapid complex system production, fielding, and sustainment.
This position reports directly to the Air Force and Missile Defense Vice President/General Manager. In this role, you will have profit and loss responsibility for a strategic portfolio of programs, inclusive of strategy and capture development and execution, business development, program execution, and talent management. You will partner with Engineering and Business Functions to mature and execute a transformational growth strategy and foster a culture of inclusivity reflective of Draper’s core values and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA).
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or relevant degree required, MS or MBA preferred
Experience
10 years of experience in managing large scale, highly complex Department of Defense programs (Experience with Navy SSP preferred).
Additional Job Description
Active Secret Clearance required - TS/SCI eligibility and ability to maintain SAP accesses also required
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Clearfield
Job Location - State:
Utah
Job Location - Postal Code:
84015
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.
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
The Program Director is a member of the Strategic Systems Programs Leadership Team responsible for the leadership and oversite for all embedded Draper functions to Strategic Systems. The Program Director is responsible for the overall success of the Strategic Systems Portfolio of Programs. This role is responsible for the portfolio’s program planning and execution, subcontracts and supplier purchase order management, program scheduling, proposal management, portfolio risks and opportunities, and meeting the objectives of the annual operating plan.
The AFMDSS Program Director is responsible for capture, execution, and profit and loss (P&L) of a strategic portfolio of programs spanning emerging technologies through rapid complex system production, fielding, and sustainment.
This position reports directly to the Air Force and Missile Defense Vice President/General Manager. In this role, you will have profit and loss responsibility for a strategic portfolio of programs, inclusive of strategy and capture development and execution, business development, program execution, and talent management. You will partner with Engineering and Business Functions to mature and execute a transformational growth strategy and foster a culture of inclusivity reflective of Draper’s core values and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA).
Duties/Responsibilities
Job Description:
- Sets the direction, leadership, and management for execution of the portfolio execution, growth, and commitments.
- Leads the embedded functional teams to ensure flawless execution while meeting all contract deliverables.
- Ensures the customer satisfaction, program execution, development of pipeline forecasts, financial performance targets, contract awards, and contract modifications.
- Leads a team of program managers by recruiting, retaining, training, developing and optimizing a workforce that can successfully manage program execution across the Strategic Systems Portfolio of Programs
- Achieves the internal and external performance objectives of the Strategic Systems Portfolio
- Oversees the management of proposals and cross function proposal teams and responsible for on time, compliant proposal development and contract negotiations.
- Ensure that the needs of all internal and external customers are met, and that the goals and objectives of the Strategic Systems Portfolio are fully supported and achieved.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of program management tools and processes such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and/or Risk and Opportunity.
- Skilled at working government programs (large/complex) with direct customer interfaces, both internal and external
- Possess leadership skills to operate and lead large cross functional teams.
- Able to guide and develop the team of highly technical Program Managers and their deputies to achieve program execution and business goals.
- Able to implement continuous improvement across the portfolio - Ability to balance priorities in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
- Proficient with MS office applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or relevant degree required, MS or MBA preferred
Experience
10 years of experience in managing large scale, highly complex Department of Defense programs (Experience with Navy SSP preferred).
Additional Job Description
- Deliver 5-year Integrated Business Plan and subsequent Annual Operating Plan (funding, revenue, profit, and cash) to include accurate quarterly forecasts with balanced risk and opportunities.
- Grow business development pipeline with qualified leads > 300% of the following years revenue targets that align with our market business strategies.
- Win new business by converting pipeline opportunities into new programs with win rate >75% and capture rate > 50%
- Grow and develop diverse program management talent pipeline
Active Secret Clearance required - TS/SCI eligibility and ability to maintain SAP accesses also required
Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.
Job Location - City:
Clearfield
Job Location - State:
Utah
Job Location - Postal Code:
84015
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.
