Senior Subcontracts Specialist (FAR/DFARS)

AeroVironment, Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K with company matching

A 9/80 work schedule

A paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Germantown, MD is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator III to support cradle-to-grave procurement and subcontracting activities for government and commercial programs, coordinating with internal teams to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, subcontracts, or supply chain management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of procurement and government contracting principles (FAR/DFARS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle to grave administrative support for RFPs and subcontract agreements.
• Assist in tracking subcontractor and internal deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain procurement files with documentation and compliance.
• Support invoice review and reconciliation processes with teams and subcontractors.
• Participate in subcontract negotiations with senior staff.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and presentations to support decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address subcontractor issues.
• Perform additional duties as required by senior staff.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Excellent communication

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Germantown, MD is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator III to support cradle-to-grave procurement and subcontracting activities for government and commercial programs, coordinating with internal teams to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and MS Office proficiency are essential.