VP, Chief Strategy Officer

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 VP, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a position reporting to the President and CEO. As Draper has embarked on a major transformation initiative to modernize the historic Innovation Factory, the CSO leads the transformation efforts to accelerate our mission impact. Under Draper NXT, the CSO works in lockstep with the President & CEO to execute our strategy and annual capital allocation of 15% investment to revenue ratio.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for Draper’s presence in the National Security ecosystems that spans DOW, IC, Civil, Commercial, Universities, VC/PE, Start-ups,, and state, local communities to include Draper SPARX.

• Lead all high-ranking customer outreach (defined as Tier 1 and Tier 2 engagements) across the National ecosystem noted above.

• Lead and coordinate all federal, state, and local legislative engagements as approved by the CEO.

• Lead and execute the annual strategy refresh process than spans the Draper NXT Vision and Strategy, the Strategic Mission Focus Areas (SMFAs) aligned to our business markets, and Technology Strategy that supports our SMFAs

• Lead business intelligence function (to include market analysis) facilitated by a team of budget analysts that support our various business strategies.

• Develop and execute Draper’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process that develops an integrated 5-year business plan linked to the Draper strategies in coordination with the business and functional leadership team.

• Lead and execute Draper’s New Business Council that allocates strategic capital (IRAD, CAPEX, New Business Funds, etc.) aligned with Draper’s strategies and IBP.

• Lead DraperSPARX initiative to support the startup ecosystem integration into the National Security ecosystem inclusive of technology scouting to accelerate our Draper NXT Strategy

Skills/Abilities

• Proven track record of developing disruptive strategic and transformation initiatives that create long-term value to customers, employees, and corporation.

• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, DoD FAR, and USG budgetary processes

• Demonstrated experience leading a team in executing strategic initiatives.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences, including briefings to executive management and governance committees.

• Ability to understand and summarize complex issues.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required, Advanced Degree is preferred in Draper’s current technology and product base.

Experience

• 20+ years in executive leadership positions in the National Security industry with demonstrated strategy domain expertise.

Additional Job Description:

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

Active US DOD Top Secret Clearance with Secret Compartmental Investigation (TS/SCI) and ability to attain Special Program Accesses is required.

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Job Location - City:

Reston

Job Location - State:

Virginia

Job Location - Postal Code:

20190

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$300,000.00 - $600,000.00

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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

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