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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Simi ValleyCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Salary
$141,000–$215,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Manager, Subcontracts Mgmt.

Job description

The Senior Manager, Subcontracts Mgmt. provides the functional leadership and management of the Subcontract Management organization to achieve superior performance of key suppliers in meeting program objectives in cost, schedule, and technical performance. Works closely with Supply Chain Management in development policies, procedures, and best practices.

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.

Job responsibilities

  • With the Program and Project Managers, develop, execute, and maintain subcontract agreement specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and…
  • Works on strategic proposals, RFI, RFP's & RFQ's which may include: Letters of Intent, Memorandums of Agreement, Teaming Agreements, Subcontract Agreements, NDA's, LTA’s and associated cost and price analyses
  • Supports bidder's conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price and terms, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts,…
  • Monitors subcontract performance to ensure cost, technical, quality and contractual objectives are being met. Maintains subcontracting records in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, AV's procurement…
  • Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop and maintain effective subcontract policies and procedures, including the appropriate flow-down of prime contract requirements and applicable metrics…
  • Is an integral member of the overall Program team; develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
  • Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives and goals. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment in coordination with program team and other functional…
  • Focal point for all contractual communications and commitments pertaining to assigned subcontracts. Also, focal point with Finance, Contracts, Legal Affairs, and other AV departments for resolution of disputes and…

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum of 10+ years of directly related DoD and Commercial subcontracts experience
  • Minimum of 5 + years' experience in a team leadership role
  • Must have proven working knowledge of diverse contract types, medium to highly complex subcontracts for both products and services
  • Experience conducting detailed price/cost analysis, including subcontracts that exceed the Truthful cost and pricing data threshold
  • Experience negotiating with commercial and International Suppliers/Subcontractors
  • Solid working knowledge of procurement law, regulations, and legal concepts
  • Deep expertise in ITAR, DFARS, and FAR, with a proven track record of managing subcontracts

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