Administrative Assistant - DIS Business Unit

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Job Description

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

As an Administrative Assistant with AV, you will play an important role in organizing, managing and keeping the VP , and division leads operating at a high level. You will be respons ible for various administrative and organizational tasks like meeting management , calendar management and overall support of 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 are prepared prior to meetings

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related field

• 7 years administrative experience; prefer experience supporting a senior member of management

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

• Excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking skills.

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

• Excellent interpersonal skills with high energy, positivity and professionalism

• Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Must be able to collaborate and interact effectively with diverse 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 business needs

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

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

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 candidates 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 AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments 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: .

We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats 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 Smithsonianbut were not building history, were building whats next.

If you're ready to build technology that matterswith speed, scale, and purposetheres 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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