Job Description

Worker Type

Regular

AV (AeroVironment)Defense& Interagency Services Business Unit (DISBU) issearching for an Executive Administrator to support the VP, DISBU and Division Leaders. This position islocatedon-site in Dayton, OH.As a leading defense technology provider, our strategyis to grow our business by delivering innovative, mission-critical,safeand reliable multi-domain solutions tailored to our customers most pressing challenges.

As an Administrative Assistant withAV, you will play an important role in organizing, managing and keeping theVP,and divisionleadsoperating at a high level. You will be responsible for various administrative and organizational tasks like meeting management, calendar management and overall supportof administrative functions.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the coordination, planning and execution of a variety of activities and events (local and company-wide).

• Coordinate meetings, travel, conference calls and expense management

• Perform administrative duties for an individual, department or business unit.

• Create and edit documents, generate reports, spreadsheets and presentations.

• Manage schedules, arrange appointments and itineraries.

• Greets and provides general support to visitors.

• Ensure presentations and conference rooms areprepared prior to meetings

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• 7 years administrative experience; prefer experience supporting asenior member of management

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skillswith a keen eye for detail and accuracy

• Excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking skills.

• Proven ability to manage priorities and workflowand respond to changing priorities and work well under pressure

• Excellentinterpersonalskillswith high energy, positivity and professionalism

• Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Must be able to collaborate and interacteffectivelywithdiverse individuals and teams

• Self-starter with the ability to work under minimal guidance and direction

• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and dealing with confidential matters

• Willingness to work outside regular business hours as needed to support businessneeds

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and other relevant software applications, with the ability to quicklyadapt to new technologies

• Professional demeanor and ability to defuse emotional situations in a calm manner

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$64,500 - $91,350

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.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required