Subcontracts Administrator II

AeroVironment • Simi Valley, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Subcontracts Administrator II supports the senior subcontracts team in the management of various procurement and subcontracting activities for government and commercial programs. This role involves coordinating with internal teams to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in procurement, subcontracts, or supply chain management
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of procurement and government contracting principles (FAR/DFARS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS subcontracts principles.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Experience in Manufacturing operations
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Demonstrates excellent internal customer support in communications and turnaround time

Responsibilities

• Provide cradle to grave administrative support for the preparation, issuance, and management of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and subcontract agreements.
• Assist in tracking subcontractor and internal deliverables, ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain and update procurement files, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Support invoice review and reconciliation processes, coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors as needed.
• Participate in subcontract negotiations alongside senior staff to develop terms and conditions.
• Assist in preparing reports, metrics, and presentations to support team objectives and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address subcontractor issues and support program needs.
• Perform additional duties as required by senior subcontracts administrators and management.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level