Defense SCRM Analyst: Secure Critical Supply Chains

Draper; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

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Job summary

Draper is seeking a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Analyst to assess DIB suppliers and implement NIST 800-53 controls across defense programs. The role requires drafting compliance documentation and collaborating with engineering, operations, and security to strengthen program maturity.

Applicants should have a BS in Engineering and at least 3 years in defense environments, with strong analytical and communication skills to present findings to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Requires 3 years experience in defense environment roles.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyst 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.

Skills

SCRM NIST 800-53

Defense industry knowledge

DFARS/FAR/NDAA A

Supplier security assessments

Quality ISO 9001/AS9100

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Draper is seeking a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Analyst to assess DIB suppliers and implement NIST 800-53 controls across defense programs. The role requires drafting compliance documentation and collaborating with engineering, operations, and security to strengthen program maturity.

Applicants should have a BS in Engineering and at least 3 years in defense environments, with strong analytical and communication skills to present findings to leadership and customers.