TS/SCI Cleared Program Manager: Mission-Critical Projects

AeroVironment, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead mission-critical contracts requiring extensive program management, cost/schedule control, and cross-functional leadership.

You will coordinate with CO/COR, government program managers, and senior management to ensure successful execution under ITAR/EAR requirements. The role demands deep experience in earned value, risk management, and multi-vendor coordination, with a focus on delivering compliant and timely results while

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years experience as a program or project manager in managing programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Direct experience in managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts, and leading a multi-vendor environment.
• Knowledgeable of FAR/DFARS, DoE 5000 series, and ICD 801 policies.
• Experience in requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, and scheduling.
• PMP, FAC-P/PM Senior Level, or DAWIA Level 3 certification in program management.

Responsibilities

• Successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the CO, COR, Government Program Manager, and contractor leadership.
• Contribute to cost management, schedule estimation/tracking, risk management, and QA activities.
• Ensure proper performance of tasks for efficient contract execution.
• Coordinate ECPs and value engineering proposals to the Government PM.
• Prepare program status reviews and respond to Congressional inquiries as needed.
• Recruit and train program staff, including direct and indirect personnel.

Skills

Program management

Cost control

Earned Value Mgmt

Risk management

Contract management

Leadership

Education

PMP

FAC-P/PM Senior Level

DAWIA Level 3

Tools

EVM systems

Contract management software

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead mission-critical contracts requiring extensive program management, cost/schedule control, and cross-functional leadership.

You will coordinate with CO/COR, government program managers, and senior management to ensure successful execution under ITAR/EAR requirements. The role demands deep experience in earned value, risk management, and multi-vendor coordination, with a focus on delivering compliant and timely results while