Contracts Manager

AeroVironment

Contracts Manager managing complex aerospace projects and partnering with cross-functional teams including legal and finance. Overseeing efficient contract lifecycle management and compliance.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,500 - $180,600 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with Operations, the Contracts team 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 and services.
Perform contract management and administrative duties throughout the contract lifecycle including, but not limited to, proposal review and preparation, leading pre and post award negotiations, executing contract modifications, initiating contract close-outs and providing overall contracts support to programs with complex, multi-year contracts
Responsible for drafting, evaluating, negotiating various agreements such as, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales/Purchase Agreements, Subcontracts, Consulting Agreements, License Agreements, Master Agreements, and other Contractual agreements, such as FAR based contracts, OTAs, etc.
Responsible for ensuring that agreements/terms and conditions comply with all applicable regulations and requirements, while also adhering to company policies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 6-8 years' experience performing duties and responsibilities in an aerospace/defense/ government contracting environment
Currently holds Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) security clearance
Current expertise in Federal and International regulations, and relevant legal concepts
Significant experience in directly related International and DoD/Federal prime government contract administration/management
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills
FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401K with company matching
flexible work schedule
paid holiday shutdown

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementcontract negotiationcontract draftingproposal preparationcontract reviewcontract administrationFAR knowledgeDFAR knowledgeOTA knowledgegovernment acquisition laws

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsleadership skills

Certifications

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP)