Program Manager

AeroVironment

Program Manager delivering federal defense contracts for AeroVironment’s unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems. Managing budgets, resources, compliance, schedules, and technical delivery for national-security programs.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeHerndon • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing federal programs and contracts, with a strong focus on budget management, compliance, and resource allocation. Proficient in cloud computing environments, particularly Azure, and skilled in data analysis and software development tools.

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Program ManagementFederal Contract ManagementCloud Computing (Azure)Data Analysis (Elasticsearch, Kibana)Active TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRequirements AnalysisResource AllocationProject CostingDeliverable TrackingSchedule MonitoringFinancial Data MonitoringDatabase ManagementSoftware DevelopmentDigital Force Protection

Tools & Technologies

AzureElasticsearchKibanaGithubPythonSparkTAK Integration ToolsMobile Device ManagementBYOD ManagementZero-Trust Architecture

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeActive TS/SCI ClearanceU.S. Person Status Verification under ITAR/EAR

Industry Keywords

Federal ProgramsContract ComplianceGovernment Furnished EquipmentGovernment Furnished PropertyContractor Acquired Property

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudElasticSearchPythonSparkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to a Division Director
Provide technical, managerial, and administrative resources to execute and fulfill contract requirements
Support approved work beyond the initial contract scope
Document, control, and manage Government furnished equipment (GFE), Government furnished property (GFP), and Contractor acquired property (CAP)
Manage contract budgets
Manage resources
Monitor and control costs
Ensure contract compliance
Interact frequently with contract, technical, and Government personnel to maintain schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a program or project manager managing federal programs and contracts valued at $25M+
Bachelor's Degree
Experience conducting requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring, and reporting
Strong technical experience with cloud computing environments, especially Azure
Deep understanding of TAK and integration tools into TAK environments
Strong technical experience with software development environments
Deep technical experience with data analysis and tools such as Elasticsearch
Deep technical experience with Adtech data
Digital Force Protection experience
Experience in curriculum development
Technical experience with database management
Experience with Kibana, Github, Python, Spark, and related data/software tools
Mobile Device and BYOD management in cloud computing environments
Zero-Trust architecture experience
Active TS/SCI clearance with a poly is required
Must provide documentation verifying U.S. person status under ITAR/EAR requirements; some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Company holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
401(k) company match and contributions
Professional development/training reimbursements
Other work/life programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown