Job Description SummaryGE Aerospace’s Propulsion and Additive Technologies (P&AT) Contracts Organization has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contract Manager to join our team of professionals, supporting both business-to-business civil contracting and U.S. Government military contracting. This role involves comprehensive contract management responsibilities across all phases of a program, including proposal strategy, full development, and sustainment. As a trusted advisor to the business, the Senior Contract Manager will provide expert guidance on customer relationships, regulatory compliance, contract terms, negotiation strategies, risk analysis and mitigation, and scope management.
In this position, you will work across multiple businesses and product lines, leveraging your expertise to execute objectives and drive both short-term and long-term goals. A strong proficiency in managing diverse contract types—including complex development contracts—for civil and defense customers is essential for success in this role.

Job Description

Job Description

GE Aerospace’s Propulsion and Additive Technologies (P&AT) Contracts Organization has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contract Manager to join our team of professionals, supporting both business-to-business civil contracting and U.S. Government military contracting. This role involves comprehensive contract management responsibilities across all phases of a program, including proposal strategy, full development, and sustainment. As a trusted advisor to the business, the Senior Contract Manager will provide expert guidance on customer relationships, regulatory compliance, contract terms, negotiation strategies, risk analysis and mitigation, and scope management.

In this position, you will work across multiple businesses and product lines, leveraging your expertise to execute objectives and drive both short-term and long-term goals. A strong proficiency in managing diverse contract types—including complex development contracts—for civil and defense customers is essential for success in this role. this is a hybrid role located in either Ohio or Florida.

Roles and Responsibilities

Legal and non-legal contract experts support all phases (proposal and post contract award execution) of programs including negotiations, managing commercial issues, customer relationships, change management, claims and disputes.Contract Manager will act as a primary interface between GE Aerospace and its customers on contractual mattersProvide contract administration for assigned proposals and contracts including leading negotiations and assisting with contract interpretation.Act as an interface liaison with internal functional owners including finance, program management, engineering, sales and legalGuide proposal team through assessing solicitations identifying business and compliance risksCross-functional collaboration to assess and disposition FAR and DFARs requirements and commercial terms and conditions for solicitations and contractsParticipation in special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college.5 years of experience in civil, government, and international contract formation and execution.Domain expertise with Federal Acquisition Regulations, with emphasis in Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and 15 Contracting by Negotiation, and DoD FAR Supplement.Experience briefing stakeholders including cross functional team members and functional leadershipPeriodic travel required

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrated ability to take lead role in drafting and negotiating contracts.Ability to work independently and cohesively with teams.Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.Advocate for continuous improvement and Flight Deck fundamentalsStrong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships within GE Aerospace.Ability to manage projects/assignments within tight deadlinesWillingness to work on multiple product lines, business units, and contract types simultaneously.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No