Government Property & Shipping Director 2

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 Director 2 Government Property & Shipping serves as an integral senior member of the Supply Chain organization and provides strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of government property (equipment and material) and the shipping/receiving operations. This role ensures compliance with all federal state and local regulations (including DFARS FAR and DoD Property Management regulations) drives operational efficiency and safeguards the integrity and accountability of government funded resources. The incumbent sets the vision defines policy and leads a multidisciplinary team of property administrators shipping/receiving staff and support staff partnering closely with operations engineering contracting finance legal and mission critical stakeholderswhile ensuring strict compliance with federal regulations and DoD directives to align property and shipping/receiving strategies with the organizations overall mission objectives.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and execute a longterm Government Property Management & Shipping/Receiving strategy that aligns with organizational goals budget constraints and evolving federal regulations.
• Drive technology adoption (RFID asset tracking platforms AI enabled analytics) to enhance visibility and decision making.
• Serve as the primary liaison for all internal and external audits and inspections and develop and execute remediation plans.
• Build and sustain relationships with government and key industry partners to facilitate seamless movement and/or disposition of property.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive Government Property Management (GPM) charter roadmaps and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with program offices to align property support with contractual requirements.
• Champion a culture of compliance security and stewardship across the organization
• Produce annual Government Property Management reports for senior leadership and oversight bodies. Communicate property status risks and performance to internal and external stakeholders. Advise senior leadership on risk policy changes and emerging best practices affecting government property and logistics.
• Ensure all property activities comply with federal Property Management regulations clause 52.245-1 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clauses 252.245-7003 and 7005 and other contractual requirements.
• Responsible for reviewing government contracts and proposals ensuring a consistent and holistic approach to the management of government property.
• Ensure GFP (Government-Furnished Property) contractual requirements are clearly understood documented in program materials and executed accordingly.
• Direct endtoend shipping/receiving processes for all government and company owned property ensuring timely and costeffective delivery.
• Oversee the selection qualification and performance management of thirdparty carriers and freight forwarders.
• Champion continuousimprovement efforts that improve property management and drive shipping efficiency reduce transittime and lower transportation spend.
• Ensure all hazardous perishable or classified items are packaged labeled and handled in accordance with applicable safety and security regulations.
• Develop and conduct periodic training for staff on property management shipping regulations and security best practices.
• Office and/or warehouse environment with some travel to offsite locations and subcontractor facilities.

Skills/Abilities

• Deep working knowledge and application of FAR DFARS DODIs MIL standards and other applicable government statutes.
• Understanding and application of PIEE and DPAS.
• Proficiency with ERP/Asset Management systems and analytics tools.
• Demonstrated experience managing multibilliondollar property portfolios in a federal or defense environment.
• Experience conducting or leading government audits inspections and correctiveaction processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to present complex information to executives auditors and external partners.
• Strong capability to negotiate logistics contracts and manage vendor performance.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements that resulted in measurable cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Strong track record of building high performing teams influencing senior leaders and driving cultural change.
• Strong financial acumen budgeting cost analysis and contract management experience.
• Additional Information Technology/Information Systems experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelors degree in business administration Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field (masters preferred).
• Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA) or other professional certification by the National Property Management Association (NPMA) is required.

Experience

• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in government property management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Hybrid Cambridge must report into the office a minimum of 3 days per week or as needed.

Additional Job Description:

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

Current in scope Top Secret security clearance required.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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

$180000.00 - $340000.00

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.

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