Worker Type

Supplemental

Job Description

Summary

The Program Management Office (PMO) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to contribute to the success of our program management initiatives. This role focuses on supporting the Switchblade product line program management team with process improvement designed to increase operating margin, data management to improve continuity across programs, program controls to increase program management accountability, risk management to address program profitability, and training support to improve business outcomes. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. In this role the intern will gain hands-on exposure to how to run a program management office, the business productivity tools, and learning how to communicate and accomplish tasks through a cross-functional team.

Position Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate waste in program management processes by using lean/six sigma principles.

• Document and implement standardized PMO processes and best practices.

• Create and maintain process documentation, standardized templates, work instructions and training documentation to support consistent program execution.

• Maintain a standard data management structure in SharePoint for all non-technical program documents.

• Support the corporate development of dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track program performance metrics.

• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility across program management tools.

• Document program actions during Program Management Reviews and ensure accountability for action item closure.

• Work with program teams to ensure adherence to program management processes.

• Maintain risk registers and ensure timely risk response implementation.

• Monitor and report on risk status and escalate issues as appropriate.

• Support the implementation and rollout of continuous improvement training

• Coordinate training events to ensure smooth execution

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation materials and activities for new PMO staff.

• Other duties as assigned

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) **

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program. Concentration in business, operations, supply chain, economics, marketing, or similar degree program.
• 0-1 year of working experience preferred.
• Strong interest in program management, process improvement, and operations.

**Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies **

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 lbs.), bend, etc. Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• May require travel between facilities within Simi Valley and Moorpark.

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance

• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
• May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling or attending test events.

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.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:
$0 - $0

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:

T his 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

AV is a global defense technology leader delivering battlefield proven systems and next-generation capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From loitering munitions and autonomous robotic systems to counter -UAS, loitering munitions, directed energy, cyber, and mission command systems, AV’s proven solutions are based on learnings from over 50,000 autonomous systems delivered to battlefield to meet evolving threats head on. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.