**Worker Type** Regular **Job Description** Job Description **Summary** The **Contracts Administrator III** supports the mission of the AeroVironment Contracts Department by providing excellence in Contracts Administration to internal and external customers. One possesses expert knowledge and understanding of professional Contracts Administration within the aerospace and defense industry. The Contracts Administrator supports the bid, capture and contract negotiation processes, and then ensures efficient performance throughout the life of each contract, supporting amendments and interpretations as necessary. Detail-orientation is a must in this role. **Position Responsibilities** + Works with the Contracts Manager and other functions including Sales, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, and the Legal team on bid and proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract review and administration for new and sustaining products. + Responsible for generating compliance matrices and making recommendations in accordance with AV policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with contracting policies, laws and regulations, including but not limited to Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements, Cost Accounting Standards, Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations + Serves as point-of-contact for assigned customer portfolio and serve as customer interface on pre-contract and active contract activities + Manages and monitors the performance of long-term contracts and agreements. Analyzes and concisely summarizes contractual obligations, commitments, and performance for internal stakeholders. Analyzes the impact of modifications and revisions to contract terms and prepares recommendations and risk reviews for management. + Coordinates flow-downs of terms and conditions with all functional departments including program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required. Assists other Contracts Administrators in ensuring the customer is compliant with the terms and conditions. + Evaluates proposals for accuracy and compliance with AV Terms and Conditions and export regulations, prepares and submits quotes; Participates in proposal planning + Liaison with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for sources, inspections and quality checks + Maintains an accurate audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondences, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, etc. + Supports maintenance and retrieval of contract documents/files and validated data, preparation of reports and participation in status reviews + Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)** + Associate and/or Bachelor degree in Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience + Minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience performing duties and responsibilities in an aerospace/defense/ government contracting environment + Experienced in federal acquisition process, government contracting principles and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, contract-specific flow-downs, etc.) required + Experienced in and knowledgeable of contractual terms and conditions and high-risk terms + Demonstrated knowledge of ., EAR and related U.S. regulations required + Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. **Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies** + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or timeliness + A key contributor to continuous improvement and implementation of company procedures and contract management processes + Provides the highest customer service experience to our domestic and international customers and internal customers + Works well with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners + Highly organized individual with the ability to conduct business in a professional manner. Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize + Demonstrates strong critical thinking, negotiation and conflict resolution skills + Process-oriented, results and deadline-driven; Professional appearance and conduct at all times + Demonstrates familiarity with finance and accounting procedures + Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company + Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. + Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests **Physical Demands** + Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) The salary range for this role is: $78,986 - $112,035 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. **ITAR Requirement:** _T_ _his 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 must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR 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._ **Benefits** : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits . We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. **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. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed. **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** U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired. **ABOUT US** At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century. Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable. **Careers at AeroVironment (https://www.avinc.com/careers/our-team)**