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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Annapolis JunctionMarylandUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Salary
$70,500–$107,750 a year
Full-time

Contracts Administrator

Job description

The Contracts Administrator supports the mission of the AV Contracts Department by providing excellence in Contracts Administration to internal and external customers. One possesses basic knowledge and understanding of professional Contracts Administration within the aerospace and defense industry. The Contracts Administrator supports the bid, capture and contract negotiation processes, and then ensures efficient performance throughout the life of each contract, supporting amendments, data entry, contract closeouts and interpretations as necessary. Detail-orientation and responsiveness are key in this position.

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Job responsibilities

  • Work closely with Operations, the Contracts team and their immediate management chain, as well as other functions including Sales, Strategy and Marketing, Finance, and the Legal team on bid and proposal preparation,…
  • Perform contract administrative duties throughout the contract lifecycle including, but not limited to, proposal review and preparation, leading pre and post award negotiations, executing contract modifications,…
  • Support reviewing and redlining various agreements such as, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales/Purchase Agreements, Subcontracts, Master Agreements, and other Contractual agreements, such as FAR based contracts, OTAs, etc.
  • Support contract negotiations with contracts leadership.
  • Support contracts leaders ensuring that agreements/terms and conditions comply with all applicable regulations and requirements, while also adhering to company policies and escalating questions or concerns to their…
  • Serve as point-of-contact for assigned customer portfolio and serve as customer interface on pre-contract and active contract activities
  • Monitor the performance of long-term contracts and agreements. Analyze and concisely summarizes contractual obligations, commitments, and performance for internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinates flow-downs of terms and conditions with all functional departments including program management, engineering, product support, finance, quality, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required.

Job requirements

  • Associates and/or Bachelor degree in Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum 1-3 years relevant experience. Prior experience in an aerospace/defense/government contracting environment is preferred
  • Presently hold or capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret, Top Secret Preferred).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal acquisition process, government contracting principles and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, contract-specific flow-downs, etc.) required
  • Demonstrates skill at multi-tasking and prioritization of workload
  • Demonstrates basic negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Provides the highest customer service experience to our domestic and international customers and internal customers
  • Works well with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners

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