Directed Energy Materials Planning Analyst

AV; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Materials Planning Analyst in Albuquerque, NM, to support the Directed Energy Division. You will create and maintain build schedules, collaborate with engineering and program leads, and ensure on-time production with risk mitigation.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, U.S. citizenship for government programs, and the ability to obtain DoD security clearance. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of business and/or programs experience.
• US citizen due to government program support.
• Minimum 4 years in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR government acquisition laws and regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.
• Experience with ITAR/EAR import/export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain program production schedules with company master schedules.
• Act as lead point of contact for prioritization and scheduling of hardware procurement and build activity with Engineering Leads and Program Leads.
• Understand and communicate material lead times and inventory risk.
• Coordinate with support organizations to ensure continuity across multiple databases and procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize production routing.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and address issues.
• Track work-in-process and update status of parts and materials in automated systems.
• Identify and report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability.
• Coordinate raw material post-processing schedules with outside vendors.
• Resolve discrepancies to maintain inventory and system accuracy.
• Coordinate with functional groups to prioritize, expedite, and complete production.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent worker

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Unanet

AIM

Arena

Impromptu

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

AV has an opening for a Materials Planning Analyst to support our Directed Energy (DE) Division in Albuquerque, NM. The Materials Planning Analyst will be an integral member of the AV DE division and will collaborate to create and maintain build schedules that execute on customer pricing, contract terms, and agreements. This position will be responsible for understanding and collaborating to maintain program inventory, production floor execution, final system shipments and mitigations of associated risks.

Position Responsibilities

• Create and maintain program production schedules in collaboration with company master schedules.
• Serve as lead point of contact in the organization for prioritization, and scheduling of tasks associated with hardware procurement and build activity in conjunction with Engineering Leads, Program Leads, Quality personnel, Finance, internal or external manufacturing facilities as well as other elements within Engineering, and Supply Chain Management.
• Understand and communicate material lead times and inventory risk.
• Work alongside functional support organizations to align procedures for continuity across multiple organizations and databases.
• Team with manufacturing engineers to understand and influence production build routing.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and proactively act to address program and functional issues.
• Monitor and analyze work in process.
• Update status of parts and materials using automated systems Identify and report problems and recommendations to ensure part availability.
• Coordinate raw material post processing schedules with outside businesses.
• Analyze problems and resolve or reconcile discrepancies with parts and materials to maintain inventory and system accuracy.
• Coordinate with other functional groups to execute priorities, expedite and complete production activities to avoid schedule delays.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, and flexible work hours may be accommodated.

Travel: Some travel may be required (10%).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of business and/or programs experience
• Must be a US citizen due to the Government program we support
• Minimum of 4 years of combined work experience (can include Graduate school experience) in functional areas of Supply Chain, Engineering, or Project Management
• Knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition laws and regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR))
• Demonstrated expertise with a modern ERP system, similar to SAP or Oracle or similar experience in manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office tools
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in cross functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. with or without assistance
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance
• Proven Experience with import and export laws (International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Expertise with Aegis FactoryLogix MES usage and operation
• Experience working with Unanet, AIM, Arena, Microsoft 365, and Impromptu reporting

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 lbs.), bend, etc.
• Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer
• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• May require travel to sites/program and special functions (10%)
• May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling
• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, and flexible work hours may be accommodated.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$64,500 - $109,500

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, and flexible work schedule options. Depending on your business unit, role, and customer contract requirements, select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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