Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Marketing & Communications Administrator is detail-oriented and proactive, providing essential operational and administrative support to our Marketing & Communications team. Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing & Communications and operating in a fast-paced government contracting and defense technology environment, this role will help ensure the team executes with precision, efficiency, and compliance. The Administrator will play a vital role in coordinating projects, managing workflows, tracking assets, organizing tasks, and supporting activities that advance the company’s mission in support of national security.

Position Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Marketing & Communications leadership team, ensuring department operations align with government contracting standards and company policies.Manage team schedules, coordinate meetings, and support logistics for internal and external team events.Track and process departmental budgets, purchase orders, vendor contracts, and invoices, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition and procurement requirements.Assist with preparation of reports and briefing materials to support both internal leadership and external stakeholders.Support project management activities, including monitoring timelines, tracking deliverables, and preparing regular status updates for leadership.Serve as a point of contact for external partners and vendors, ensuring proper onboarding and contract compliance.Provide proofreading and formatting assistance for communications, presentations, and marketing collateral.Coordinate internal communications initiatives, including supporting employee engagement campaigns and corporate updates.Perform additional administrative tasks to support the Marketing & Communications team’s mission.
 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.2+ years of administrative, project coordination, or operations support experience; prior exposure to government contracting or defense technology industry strongly preferred.Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management and collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Monday).Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional demeanor.

 

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Confident, professional communicator who thrives in both independent and collaborative environments.Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple deadlines.Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills in high-change, fast-paced environments.Proven vendor management experience.Initiative-driven, with a strong sense of ownership for results.Committed to continuous learning and process improvement.Team-oriented, consistently prioritizing group success over individual interests.

Physical Demands

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

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance

Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.

Special Requirements

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.

Location: Dulles
Hybrid 3-days/week in office

The salary range for this role is:

$30 - $43

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.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

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