AV is seeking a Senior Program Control Analyst (EVM) to join our dynamic team.

In this role you will focus heavily on Earned Value Management (EVM) procedures, identifying cost and schedule performance trends, and ensuring program risks and opportunities are accurately captured to accurately forecast final project costs and completion dates.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand contract terms and conditions (multiple contract types to include T&M, FFP, FFP LOE, CPFF, & CPIF) to ensure compliance with financial clauses and deliverable deadlines.

• 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/implement revenue recognition methodology and monthly variance analysis

• Maintenance and tracking of direct material purchases on applicable projects for use in project reporting and stakeholder deliverables.

• Identify and track program risks/opportunities.

• Review/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, unbilled, and aging.

• Interact with customers and AV stakeholders as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a government contracting and manufacturing environment required

• Experience utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Experience with financial planning & reporting tools

• Strong working knowledge of federal contracting concepts, practices, and procedures related to Accounting and Finance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills required (Index & Match, Pivot tables, Nested IF Statements, V-Lookups, Sumifs, etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, positive personality, able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Self-starter who takes initiative and works well with others or independently

• Customer-centric mindset, ability to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions

• Active U.S. DOD Secret security clearance

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 youre 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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required