Senior Aerospace Contracts Manager - DoD/DFAR Negotiations

AeroVironment, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead complex aerospace contract management, bid and proposal processes, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, procurement, and engineering.

You will develop and negotiate agreements, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee contract performance across multi-year programs while supporting amendments and interpretations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin or related field required.
• 8–10 years' aerospace/defense contracting experience.
• Active or ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret Preferred).
• Experience with Federal and International regulations and DoD contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid and proposal, negotiate contracts, and administer new and sustaining programs.
• Manage contract lifecycle: modifications, close-outs, and program support.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs, S&Ps, subcontracts, licenses, and master agreements.
• Ensure terms comply with regulations and company policies.
• Monitor performance, summarize obligations, assess modifications, and advise management.
• Coordinate flow-downs with program management, engineering, finance, quality, and supply chain.
• Liaise with DCMA and audit agencies; lead internal/external audits.
• Maintain contract files and ensure data accuracy in systems.
• Produce reports and lead status reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Security clearance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead complex aerospace contract management, bid and proposal processes, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, procurement, and engineering.

You will develop and negotiate agreements, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee contract performance across multi-year programs while supporting amendments and interpretations as needed.