Senior Subcontracts Specialist — Government Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in Germantown, MD / Herndon, VA / Arlington, VA area seeks a Subcontracts Administrator III to support the senior team in managing procurement and subcontracting activities for government and commercial programs.

Responsibilities include cradle to grave support for RFPs and subcontract agreements, tracking deliverables, maintaining files, assisting in negotiations, reports, and cross-functional collaboration, with ITAR compliance as applicable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, subcontracts, or supply chain management.
• Experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle to grave administrative support for the preparation, issuance, and management of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and subcontract agreements.
• Assist in tracking subcontractor and internal deliverables, ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain and update procurement files, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Support invoice review and reconciliation processes, coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors as needed.
• Participate in subcontract negotiations alongside senior staff to develop terms and conditions.
• Assist in preparing reports, metrics, and presentations to support team objectives and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address subcontractor issues and support program needs.
• Perform additional duties as required by senior subcontracts administrators and management.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. in Germantown, MD / Herndon, VA / Arlington, VA area seeks a Subcontracts Administrator III to support the senior team in managing procurement and subcontracting activities for government and commercial programs.

Responsibilities include cradle to grave support for RFPs and subcontract agreements, tracking deliverables, maintaining files, assisting in negotiations, reports, and cross-functional collaboration, with ITAR compliance as applicable.