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Marketing & Communications Administrator

Arlington, VA, US
Salary
$30.00–$43.00/hr
Job Type
fulltime
Posted
2 weeks ago

Job Description

Summary

Support Marketing & Communications operations, ensuring administrative efficiency, project coordination, and compliance in a defense technology setting.

The Marketing & Communications Administrator provides essential operational and administrative support to our Marketing & Communications team within a fast-paced government contracting and defense technology environment. This role ensures efficient execution, precision, and compliance with company policies and government standards.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to Marketing & Communications leadership.
  • Manage team schedules, coordinate meetings, and support internal and external event logistics.
  • Track and process departmental budgets, purchase orders, vendor contracts, and invoices, ensuring federal compliance.
  • Assist with the preparation of reports and briefing materials for stakeholders.
  • Support project management activities, including monitoring timelines and tracking deliverables.
  • Serve as a primary 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 employee engagement campaigns.
  • *Required Qualifications:**
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
  • 2+ years of administrative, project coordination, or operations support experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management/collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Monday).
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and problem-solve.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
  • **ITAR Requirement:** Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or asylee/refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
  • *Desired Skills & Experience:**
  • Prior exposure to government contracting or the defense technology industry.
  • Proven vendor management experience.
  • Adaptability and problem-solving in high-change, fast-paced environments.
  • Strong initiative and a sense of ownership for results.
  • *Location & Compensation:**
  • Dulles, VA
  • Hybrid work schedule: 3 days/week in office
  • Salary Range: $30 - $43


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Company Details

Company Size:1,214
Founded:1971
Headquarters:Arlington, Virginia, U.S.

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AeroVironment, Inc. is an American defense contractor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, that designs and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Paul B. MacCready Jr., a designer of human-powered aircraft, founded the company in 1971. The company is best known for its lightweight human-powered and solar-powered vehicles. The company is the US military's top supplier of small drones —notably the Raven, Switchblade, Wasp and Puma models.

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