Contracts Manager

AeroVironment

Contracts Manager overseeing contract management processes and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Emphasizing contract negotiation and compliance for aerospace projects in a dynamic environment.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeArlington • Alabama, California, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,000 - $143,325 per yearWebsite

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.
Conduct a thorough review of contract terms and other agreements, identifying unfavorable clauses and incorporating necessary revisions to maximize protection for the Company.
Analyze the impact of these modifications and revisions to contract terms and prepare recommendations and risk reviews for management.
Manage and monitor the performance of long-term contracts and agreements.
Analyze and concisely summarize contractual obligations, commitments, and performance for internal stakeholders.
Coordinate flow-downs of terms and conditions with all functional departments including program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required.
Liaison with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and other audit agencies.
May serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external audits.
Oversee maintenance of accurate files for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondences, changes/deviations, modifications/amendments, clarifications, etc.
Review uploaded contracts related data in business systems to ensure data is accurate and complete.
Oversee maintenance and retrieval of contract documents/files and validated data, preparation of reports and participation in status reviews

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
Presently hold or capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret, Top Secret Preferred).
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.
Entrepreneurial focus and ability to thrive and excel in a dynamic and technically focused environment.
Demonstrated business acumen with experience in developing innovative solutions and a successful record of problem solving.
An ability to translate between business and technical risk and communicate clearly to leadership.
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills.
FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations
Broad experience with a variety of contract types: firm fixed price, cost-type, commercial/non-commercial, production, development, and sustainment
Broad experience with license, non-disclosure and teaming agreements
Demonstrated applied knowledge with the requirements of Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (ie FAR Part 15)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
Demonstrated capability working successfully in a collaborative environment that inspires confidence in co-workers and customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401K with company matching
a 9/80 work schedule
a paid holiday shutdown

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementcontract negotiationcontract draftingFAR knowledgeDFAR knowledgeOTA knowledgegovernment contract administrationproposal preparationrisk analysiscontract compliance

Soft Skills

business acumenproblem solvingcommunicationcollaborationinterpersonal skillsentrepreneurial focusleadershipanalytical skillspresentation skillsadaptability

Certifications

U.S. Security ClearanceBachelor's degree in Business Administrationcontract management certificationproject management certificationlegal compliance certificationnegotiation certificationgovernment contracting certificationrisk management certificationacquisition certificationbusiness analysis certification