Supply Chain Security Analyst

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 Security Analyst will be responsible the accurate assessment and analysis of DIB suppliers in support of defense programs. This position entails a focused commitment to assess companies in the defense industrial base and manage the implementation of Supply Chain Risk Management NIST 800-53 control family to mitigate risks in the supply chain. The candidate should have experience drafting documentation to support compliance and process. This position will leverage existing supply chain risk technologies and stringent organizational protocols to ensure that analysis and processes are timely and processes in a manner that complies with program supply chain policy requirements.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Provide technical assistance and support to customers, suppliers, and employees in resolving issues.
• Assist in the improvement of manufacturing, process, and product efficiency to reduce nonconforming products.
• Ensures products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements.
• Supports product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process.
• Participates in a cross function team in the determination of root cause of failures. Identifies when failure analysis is necessary, along with providing recommendations of the corrective measures.
• Analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
• Ability to work on cross functional teams
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with Quality Standards ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100.
• Expert knowledge and skills in process integration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate clearly.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education
Requires a bachelor of Science degree an Engineering discipline.

Experience
Requires 3-5 years experience in quality engineering or other engineering role.

Additional Job Description:

Identifying vulnerabilities: Analyzing systems to identify critical components and areas of risk for defense programs

Assessing suppliers: Verifying that suppliers have an adequate security culture. Using open-source tools to assess suppliers.

Supply Chain monitoring: Monitor any major changes to the supply chain Managing security and compliance: Documenting policies and procedures for security, integrity, resilience, and quality of suppliers, systems, components. Evaluating the SCRM program: Reviewing the existing framework / program, incorporating feedback, and making changes 

Preparing reports/ providing insights: Compiling and presenting assessments to customers 

Providing insights: Offering suggestions for process improvements

Quality Assurance and Review: Conduct regular quality checks of supplier reviews, verifying accuracy of data collected. Address any discrepancies or issues promptly, providing solutions that uphold analytical integrity.

Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross functional teams across Draper to ensure that SCRM operations align with Draper’s protocols. Provide regular updates to the SCRM lead and relevant stakeholders regarding the status of vetting projects.

Qualifications:

• Self-starter, Action oriented, can handle multiple tasks at once
• Familiarity with software suppliers, software supply chain risks, and the defense industrial base broadly.
• Familiarity with SCRM NIST 800-53 control family to mitigate risks in the supply chain, with experience drafting documentation to support compliance and process.
• Expert familiarity with DFARS, FAR, TAA, and supp