Decision Solutions Program Management Intern

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory • Cambridge, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At Draper, we develop and field technological solutions to meet our customer's most challenging problems. By combining our in-depth scientific expertise with our proven applied engineering capabilities, we offer our teams the opportunities to create novel solutions that make a difference. We are excited to offer a summer internship opportunity to a talented student to join our Decision Solutions business area. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to support our project management team and gain hands-on experience in program management. You will work closely with our experienced program managers to develop and execute projects and contribute to the success of our business area. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented student looking to make an impact and gain valuable experience in program management, please consider this opportunity.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program (Bachelor's or Master's) in a relevant engineering, technical, or business field of study
• Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in program management
• Ability to work 10-12 weeks during the summer (or other agreed-upon schedule)
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or co-op experience in program management or a related field
• Experience with undersea technologies and relevant DOW capabilities
• Basic knowledge of program management principles and practices
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques

Responsibilities

• Assist the project management team in planning and executing research, development, and test projects
• Leverage operational expertise to outline engagement options with end-users of undersea autonomy and other unmanned undersea systems, including considerations for engagement cadence, format, and leave-behinds
• Support the development and implementation of program plans, Integrated Master Schedules, and other supporting planning artifacts
• Assist in analyzing and evaluating autonomous systems and technologies, including their potential applications and benefits for the organization.
• Help monitor project status and provide program status updates, including completion of routine project management reviews and customer status reports
• Leverage expertise in special operations and the undersea domain to inform business development and strategy efforts, including identifying new opportunities and potential partnerships
• Maintain action items list and problem tracking systems, and assist in resolving issues
• Assist in the development and delivery of project proposals to external customers
• Support the program manager with business intelligence analysis and market research
• Support risk identification and mitigation efforts
• Interact with program business area leads and portfolio managers to support technical portfolios
• Design, develop, and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems.
• Implement, test, perform analysis, and provide documentation support.
• Generate and present test reports including plots, tables, evaluation criteria, and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
• Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes, procedures, equipment, facilities, and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• workplace flexibility
• employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga
• health and finance workshops
• off site social events
• discounts to local museums and cultural activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree