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Summary
Lead program control/finance support for a ~$40M portfolio of FFP and CPFF contracts, partnering closely with Program Managers to drive cost, schedule, and financial performance. Own forecasting and reporting cadence, including EACs, monthly forecasts, and variance analysis; support PMRs and ensure alignment with program and portfolio targets. Provide on-site, day-to-day financial guidance to program teams in Germantown, MD, enabling proactive decision-making and risk/opportunity management. Monitor contract performance, funding, burn rates, and material spend across projects, including coordination with supply chain to track procurement status, commitments, and cost impacts. Support broader PC activities across the portfolio, including ad hoc analysis, process improvements, and coordination with finance, contracts, operations, and supply chain stakeholders

Position Responsibilities:

• Review and understand contract terms and conditions (multiple contract types to include T&M, FFP, & CPFF) to ensure compliance with financial clauses and deliverable deadlines. Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract experience is required; product experience is a plus.
• Responsible for the set-up and maintenance of billable projects in the accounting system (Unanet ERP).
• Prepare required cost and CDRL reporting (e.g., spend plan, 75% cost incurred status reports, MSRs, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain budgets/forecast models to meet project and AOP requirements.
• Prepare and implement revenue recognition methodology and conduct monthly variance analysis.
• Maintain and track direct material purchases on applicable projects for use in project reporting and stakeholder deliverables.
• Identify and track program risks/opportunities.
• Review and approve direct cost purchase requisitions.
• Track subcontract cost & schedule status, material receipts, and open commitments.
• Identify and process advanced spending/at-risk approvals as needed.
• Work with Accounts Receivables to ensure accurate and timely billing, resolve unbilled issues, and manage aging.
• Interact with customer and AV stakeholders as needed.

Location: On-site in Germantown, MD is preferable.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3 -5 years of experience in program control, project finance, FP&A, or related role (government contracting environment preferred)
• Experience supporting FFP and/or CPFF contracts, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., Unanet, OneStream, or similar ERP/forecasting tools)
• Ability to partner effectively with program managers and cross-functional teams (finance, contracts, supply chain) in a fast-paced, on-site environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to work equally well in an office environment or in an at-home environment
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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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