[Hiring] Supply Chain Risk Management Analyst, Senior @Draper

Role Description

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.

• 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 affecting 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.
• Analyze 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 responsibilities in support of evolving organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Deep familiarity with cybersecurity supply chain risks and the broader defense industrial base.
• Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-161 Rev. 1, ISO 28000, ICD-73 series, and SCRM NIST 800-53 control family to mitigate risks in the supply chain, with experience drafting documentation to support compliance and process.
• Expert understanding of DFARS, FAR, TAA, and supply chain relevant compliance topics: NDAA 889, 1260H, nearshore/offshore guidance, country of origin risks and critical supply chain considerations.
• Ability to operate as an independent, action-oriented self-starter, prioritizing and managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success working within cross functional teams, adapting to changing priorities and providing leadership within complex matrixed environments.
• Familiarity with Quality Standards ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 with demonstrated ability to integrate quality principles into supply chain risk processes.
• Advanced skills in process integration include building workflows, identifying gaps and developing improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of conveying technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including development of formal assessments, reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of formal education.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of general experience and six (6) years of experience in the Functional Responsibility area. A Masters Degree may be substituted for four (4) years of general work experience.
• Experience with implementing supply chain risk management activities in the DoD or other Federal Organizations.

Benefits

• Workplace flexibility.
• Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga.
• Health and finance workshops.
• Off-site social events.
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Security Requirement

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance required. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation. U.S. citizenship is required, no dual citizenship.