Associate Program Manager - GTAP Program, Site 29 Lead

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 Job Description Summary: The Associate Program Manager supports the Multi-Sensor Navigation (PNC2) business area within the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Solutions portfolio, primarily by serving as the GTAP Program Site Lead at Cape Canaveral. Works under the guidance of lead program managers and business area leads who carry the responsibility of the project execution and future program/opportunity development. Provides support to cost and schedule controls, assists in tracking technical and programmatic execution, as well as opportunity development and tracking. In some cases, they may take on the authority of managing specific portions of a program such as subcontracts, but in all cases reports functionally to the assigned Program Manager. Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in the development and maintenance of project/program documentation to include project/program plans, Integrated Master Schedule, opportunity/risk/issue tracking, purchase requisitions, action item tracking, lessons learned, etc. Monitors project/program budget. Works under the supervision of the Product Line Director or Program Director or assigned Program Manager. Serves as alternate customer contact for program information. Supports Program Manager(s) and/or Director(s) in business development within current customer base and/or for new customers. Facilitate program reporting using prescribed business tools. Regularly interacts with project/program team members. Effectively conveys work results to the project/program team and supervisors in oral and written form; clearly communicates with management and peers on routine matters. Initiates Lifecycle Management (LCM) planning for project/program. Skills and Abilities: Awareness of basic project/program management tools, processes and techniques to assist with project/program activities to meet the successful execution of assigned project/program. Active US government security clearance required. Ability to organize programmatic information for effective planning, execution, project/program monitoring and control, and decision-making. Experience with integrating team member inputs into reports and presentations for, and as directed, by the program manager. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proficient with MS office applications Education: Bachelor’s degree (major in engineering, computer science, business, or related technical field preferred) Experience: 2 years’ professional experience in project/program management in commercial or defense industry required Additional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain an US government security clearance. 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: Space Force Station Job Location - State: Florida Job Location - Postal Code: 32920 The US base salary range for this full-time position is $82,300.00 - $220,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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