VP, Chief Strategy Officer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

Job Location:

Reston, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 300000 - 600000

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 Drapers 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 Drapers 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 Drapers New Business Council that allocates strategic capital (IRAD CAPEX New Business Funds etc.) aligned with Drapers 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

Bachelors Degree required Advanced Degree is preferred in Drapers 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

$300000.00 - $600000.00

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. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and does not include bonuses or benefits.

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 is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity 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 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 .

Required Experience:

Chief

Overview:Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engine...