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Summary
We are seeking an experienced Program Control Manager to lead program controls and Earned Value Management activities for the large EVM program. This position will partner closely with the Program Manager and program leadership to manage financial performance, forecasting, EVM reporting, and baseline integrity.

The successful candidate must have deep, hands-on EVM experience and the ability to translate complex cost and schedule data into clear, actionable information.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead program control activities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and Estimate at Completion development.
• Serve as the program's EVM subject-matter expert.
• Maintain alignment among program scope, schedule, budget, and forecast.
• Lead monthly EVM analysis, including cost and schedule performance, variance explanations, and corrective-action planning.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews, EVMS surveillance reviews, and customer reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review IPMDAR and other required program-performance deliverables.
• Partner with the Program Manager, Control Account Managers, scheduling, contracts, and accounting teams to identify and address program risks.
• Monitor revenue, margin, cash flow, backlog, funding, and overall program profitability.
• Train and support Control Account Managers on EVM requirements and best practices.
• Present program performance, risks, and recommended actions to program and executive leadership.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field.
• Significant program control or program finance experience in government contracting, aerospace, or defense.
• Deep working knowledge of Earned Value Management and EIA-748 guidelines.
• Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews, baseline change control, variance analysis, and EAC development.
• Ability to analyze cost, schedule, and technical performance and communicate the business implications.
• Strong Excel, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience partnering with Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and senior leadership.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Experience supporting a large defense development or production program.
• Experience preparing or reviewing IPMDAR submissions.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra, Open Plan, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Unanet, or similar systems.
• Experience leading or mentoring program control analysts or schedulers.
• Active security clearance; however, a clearance is not required for consideration.

Physical Demands

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

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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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