Associate Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Company: Draper Laboratory
Location: Somerville
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewDraper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 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 .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 .Equal Employment OpportunityDraper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity 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, gender identity, 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 hrdraper.com.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the General Counsel, the chief role of the ERM is to design, build, implement and monitor corporate-wide risk management processes and programs. The ERM is responsible for the leadership, innovation, governance, and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and manage the company---s operational and strategic risk. The ERM will work closely with the Director, Internal Audit and the Associate Director, Ethics & Compliance.Responsibilities and Duties: Identify and manage risks to the organization, its employees, stakeholders, assets and operations. Develop Enterprise Risk Management tools, practices, and policies to analyze and report enterprise risks, and to manage risks according to an enterprise risk management framework.Develop effective working relationships to support cooperative responses to risk management matters and issues.Provide guidance and training to promote risk control awareness, ownership and accountability.Oversee and monitor the operational risk management activities of the organization.Monitor and analyze risks within the company---s business units and effectively report these risks to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.Partner with Contracts, Subcontracts, Procurement and Property (CSPP) and Program Management to identify, monitor and mitigate third party risk.Lead and implement the Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Planning activities for the company.In collaboration with Finance, provide strategic direction and shape the company policy for insurance coverage.QualificationsBS or BA degree required; Advanced Degree preferred8 Years of Enterprise Risk Management experience, including business experience in the defense industry and/or a research & development environment.Experience with strategy formation, planning and implementation.Experience working closely with Senior Management and Project Management in planning and carrying out strategic objectives.The ability to manage and execute multiple complex projects within required timeframes and expectations; demonstrated excellence in communication and presentation skills; ability to inform and persuade both orally and in writing.Practical knowledge of the tools and techniques used in Enterprise Risk Management.A working knowledge of information technology, particularly how enterprise IT systems and applications integrate with business processes and operations.A demonstrated ability to perform analytical and detail-oriented tasks.One or more of the following certifications: Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP).Security RequirementThe applicant selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearanceJob SummaryRequisition ID: 2020-5035

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