Senior Director, Business Operations

Regular

    •    Bachelor’s degree is required in finance, engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered

    •    Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience required

    •    Minimum of 7 years of experience in a leadership role

    •    Demonstrated experience supporting or managing P&L driven businesses

    •    Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance

    •    Strong background in long-range planning, annual operating plans, and executive business governance

    •    Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively as a deputy or executive officer

    •    Experience engaging executive-level customers and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
•    Advanced degree, MBA or MS is highly preferred

    •    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    •    Prior experience supporting M&A activity strongly preferred.

    •    Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively
    •    Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
    •    Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
    •    Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
    •    Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
    •    Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
    •    Takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
    •    Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
    •    Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
 
Physical Demands & Work Environment
    •    Ability to work in an office and manufacturing 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)

    •    Ability to travel both CONUS and OCONUS as 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.

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. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.