Senior Program Manager

AeroVironment, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager in Herndon, VA to lead mission-critical federal contracts, manage budgets, and coordinate government interactions.

You will provide technical and administrative leadership, ensuring successful contract fulfillment and alignment with security requirements. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with poly, 10+ years in program management for federal programs, and strong cloud/software expertise including Azure, Elasticsearch, and data tooling.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a poly is required.
• 10+ years as a program or project manager in federal programs/contracts ($25M+).
• Experience in requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedules, and financial data monitoring/reporting.
• Strong Azure cloud experience; AWS and Databricks a plus.
• Mobile BYOD management in cloud computing environments.
• Zero-Trust architecture experience.
• TAK and integration tools in TAK environments.
• Strong software development experience.
• Deep data analysis skills and tools (Elasticsearch).
• Experience with Adtech data and Digital Force Protection.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Database management experience.
• Data and software tools: Kibana, Github, Python, Spark.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical, managerial, and administrative resources to fulfill contract requirements.
• Document and manage Government furnished equipment/property and CAP.
• Oversee contract budget measurement, resource management, cost monitoring, and compliance.
• Coordinate interactions between Contract Team and Government personnel to maintain schedules.

Skills

Program/project management

Federal contracts

Requirements analysis

Resource allocation

Project costing

Deliverable tracking

Scheduling

Financial data monitoring

Reporting

Azure cloud

AWS

Databricks

Zero-Trust architecture

TAK integration tools

Software development

Data analysis

Kibana

Github

Python

Spark

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Azure

AWS

Databricks

TAK tools

Kibana

Github

Python

Spark

Job description

Job Summary

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary At AV, we don’t just witness the future of national security – we create it. We're on the search for a Program Manager to embark on challenging, mission-critical projects directly impacting the nation’s security and intelligence mission. In our team of problem solvers, innovators, technologists, and operators, you'll be at the forefront of driving meaningful change and making an enduring impact. The Program Manager will report to a Division Director and shall provide technical, managerial, and administrative resources necessary to execute and successfully fulfill the contract requirements, including any approved work to support additional contract requirements beyond the initial scope of work.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead technical, managerial, and administrative resources necessary to fulfill the contract requirements, including any approved work to support additional contract requirements beyond the initial scope of work.
• Document, control, and manage all Government furnished equipment (GFE), Government furnished property (GFP), and Contractor acquired property (CAP) as appropriate.
• Oversee contract budget measurement, resource management, cost monitoring and control, and contract compliance.
• Interaction between Contract Team technical personnel and Government personnel is required to maintain schedules.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a poly is required.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a program or project manager in managing federal programs and contracts ($25M+).
• Demonstrated experience in conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong technical experience with cloud computing environments especially with Azure.
• AWS and Databricks a plus.
• Mobile Device and BYOD management in cloud computing environments.
• Zero-Trust architecture experience.
• Deep understanding of TAK and integration tools into TAK environments.
• Strong technical experience with software development environments.
• Deep technical experience with data analysis and associated tools like Elasticsearch.
• Deep technical experience with Adtech data.
• Digital Force Protection experience.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Technical experience with database management.
• Experience with data and software tools: Kibana, Github, Python, Spark

Location

This position is based 13900 Lincoln Park Dr Herndon, VA 20171 with hybrid schedule flexibility.

Salary Range

$145,000 - $250,000 The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.
• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

ITAR Requirement

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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their 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.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

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.

ITAR 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.

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