Property and Asset Analyst III

About the role

The Property and Asset Analyst III manages and maintains all controlled assets accountable to AV, or in its possession throughout the Asset Management Lifecycle. In this role, you maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and government regulations to meet specific control requirements. The analyst is responsible for determining the effectiveness of the Asset Management System processes, maintaining control procedures, and conducting asset awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and analyze activities associated with asset business systems to ensure company, customer, and US Government assets accountable to the company, or within its possession, are managed in accordance with applicable regulations and policies to achieve best value and operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain asset accountability records.
• Coordinate disposition of excess or surplus material or equipment.
• Conduct internal and external process assessments in meeting regulatory requirements and analyze results for financial and operational purposes.
• Provide guidance on contracts and regulations pertaining to asset life-cycle management.
• Determine, recommend, and implement property/asset management policy and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry leading practices, and voluntary consensus standards.
• Support internal and external customer audits.
• This is a hybrid position and may also support AV remote locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related discipline is required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of related property and asset management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control systems, record-keeping techniques, flow-chart creation, and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of government property administration principles, theories, and concepts, as well as a strong understanding of property administration practices, techniques, and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business processes associated with the asset management lifecycle.
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time.

Qualifications

• Functional knowledge and experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR Supplements, Contracts, Standards for the Guiding Principles of Property Management, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) as applied to property acquisition, use, and disposition.
• Prior experience working in PIEE, GFP Module, and IUID Registry.
• NPMA training and/or certification is desired.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Skilled as an effective public speaker and group leader for training personnel.
• Ability to work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Ability to complete tasks with general direction on routine work and demonstrates ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently across functions and have a proven track record of working successfully across multiple levels of an organization.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work remote and in an office environment.
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard (Frequent).

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”). 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. A “U.S. person” is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $93,000 - $141,750. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.

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.