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Summary

AV is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead a high-priority intelligence program. In this role, the successful candidate will have extensive experience as a program or project manager in managing technical intelligence programs and contracts. We are looking for a strategically focused individual that will keep our customers' mission central as they manage the execution of the contract. Experience with and training in Agile project management, targeting, and data visualization are highly desirable.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field such as Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cyber Security.

• Minimum of 10 years of Program Management experience.

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Certified Scrum Master.

• Demonstrated 3 years of experience in managing classified IC programs of similar scope or complexity.

• Experience with successful execution of process improvement.

• Experience effectively communicating with technical and non-technical internal and external stakeholders and Sponsor leadership.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Master’s degree in the above listed disciplines.

• Experience with Agile project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Tool Suites.

• Experience with data visualization, aggregation, and reporting tools such as: PowerBI and Tableau.

• Familiarity with waterfall and Agile project management methodologies, Agile Coaching, and Systems/Software development.

• Five (5) years familiarity with the targeting ecosystem.

SALARY RANGE: $180,000 to $200,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Clearance Level

ITAR Requirement:

This 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.

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