Supply Chain Risk Management, Sr.

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 Supply Chain Risk Management Analyst, Senior is responsible for the accurate assessment and analysis of DIB suppliers in support of defense programs, securing complex, globally distributed ICT, hardware, and operational technology supply chains. This position entails a focused commitment to critically assessing companies in the defense industrial base and managing the implementation of Supply Chain Risk Management NIST 800-53 Rev 5 control family to manage risks in the supply chain. The incumbent is experienced in identifying, assessing, and recommending mitigation risks associated with products, services, suppliers and procurement activities across specific defense programs and the enterprise. This position leverages existing supply chain risk technologies and stringent organizational protocols to ensure analysis and processes are timely and processed in a manner that complies with program supply chain risk management policy requirements. Job Description: Duties / Responsibilities * Lead vulnerability identification activities by conducting advanced analysis of systems, programs and architectures to determine crucial components, high-risk areas, and potential impacts across defense program supply chains. * Conduct independent assessments and validations of supplier security practices to ensure compliance with federal defense and organizational requirements; document findings and provide expert recommendations to leadership and customers. * Compile, synthesize and present complex risk assessments to internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and external customers to support informed decision making. * Monitor and document major changes affective supply chain risk, quality, resilience, and compliance, ensuring that risks are escalated and mitigated proactively. * Evaluate enterprise and supplier-level risks within Draper's SCRM programs, identifying systemic issues and recommending improvements to strengthen program maturity. * Drive enhancements to the existing SCRM framework by incorporating stakeholder feedback, industry best practices and emerging regulatory requirements; lead implementation of approved updates. * Perform rigorous quality checks of supplier reviews, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and analytical integrity; investigate discrepancies and deliver corrective action guidance. * Collaborate cross functionally with engineering, product development, operations and security teams to ensure SCRM processes, standards and operations align with enterprise policies and strategic goals. * Analyst multi-source data to identify trends in supplier quality, product defects, or recurring vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies to prevent future occurrences. * Maintain readiness to perform additional... For full info follow application link. 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, nationa l origin, veteran status, or genetic information.