Senior Contracts Manager

AeroVironment

. Partner with Operations, Contracts leaders, Sales, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, and Legal on bid and proposal preparation, contract negotiation, review, and administration .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $236,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and negotiation within the aerospace and defense sectors, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and effective administration of complex agreements. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage contract performance throughout the lifecycle.

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Contract Drafting And NegotiationFAR/DFAR KnowledgeDoD/Federal Prime Government Contract AdministrationFederal Contract Manager (CFCM) CertificationU.S. Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementProposal PreparationContract NegotiationContract ModificationsRisk AnalysisContractual CompliancePerformance MonitoringDocument RetrievalData AnalysisContract Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseGovernment ContractingInternational RegulationsDoD ContractsFAROTACost-Type ContractsNon-Disclosure AgreementsITAR/EAR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Operations, Contracts leaders, Sales, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, and Legal on bid and proposal preparation, contract negotiation, review, and administration
Perform contract management and administrative duties throughout the contract lifecycle
Review proposals and lead pre- and post-award negotiations
Execute contract modifications and initiate contract close-outs
Provide contracts support to programs for complex, multi-year contracts
Draft, evaluate, and negotiate NDAs, sales/purchase agreements, subcontracts, consulting agreements, license agreements, master agreements, FAR-based contracts, OTAs, and other contractual agreements
Ensure agreements and terms comply with applicable regulations, requirements, and company policies
Manage and monitor long-term contract and agreement performance
Analyze and summarize contractual obligations, commitments, performance, and the impact of modifications and revisions
Prepare recommendations and risk reviews for management
Coordinate flow-downs of terms and conditions across program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, and manufacturing
Liaise with the Defense Contract Management Agency and other audit agencies
Lead internal and external audits when required
Oversee accurate contract files, document retrieval, validated data, reports, and status reviews
Review contract-related data in business systems for accuracy and completeness
Perform other duties as assigned

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 8-10 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
Significant senior level experience in directly related DoD/Federal prime government contract administration/management, including background working full spectrum of contract types
Proven Contract Drafting and Negotiation skills
FAR/DFAR knowledge; OTA knowledge, working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations
Broad experience with firm fixed price, cost-type, commercial/non-commercial, production, development and sustainment contract types
Broad experience with license, non-disclosure and teaming agreements
Proven working knowledge of Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements (FAR Part 15)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) certification and advanced degree preferred
Ability to work in an office environment
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift up to 10 lbs., bend, and use a computer
May require travel to sites/programs and special functions
U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or eligible for export license approval
U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown