Senior Contract Manager

Job Description Summary

The GE Aerospace’s Contracts team is a critical team member, and a trusted and proactive business partner to the product lines within the business. Contracts is the face of GE Aerospace to our Commercial & US Government customers. We are charged with cradle to grave contract management duties in all phases of a Program, from proposal strategy through the full development, production, and sustainment life cycle.

The contracts team provides expert knowledge in customer relationships and regulations, contract terms, price, and profit negotiation, risk analysis and mitigation strategies, and scope management. As an enabler to the business Contracts collaborates across multiple functions and is laser focused on achieving a business deal ensuring both GE and the customers’ expectations are met.

The GE Aerospace’s Contracts team is a critical team member, and a trusted and proactive business partner to the product lines within the business. Contracts is the face of GE Aerospace to our Commercial & US Government customers. We are charged with cradle to grave contract management duties in all phases of a Program, from proposal strategy through the full development, production, and sustainment life cycle.

The contracts team provides expert knowledge in customer relationships and regulations, contract terms, price, and profit negotiation, risk analysis and mitigation strategies, and scope management. As an enabler to the business Contracts collaborates across multiple functions and is laser focused on achieving a business deal ensuring both GE and the customers’ expectations are met.

The Senior Contract Manager has the responsibility to manage assigned contracts, and offer contracting solutions to meet the assigned goals of the department and business. In this role, you will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope in certain areas and will rely heavily on your understanding and experience to execute business objectives, with the ability to affect and effect short and long-term business goals.

Directly supporting Commercial and US Government contract activity (either on a Prime or subcontract), this position requires solid proficiency in managing various contract types (including complex development) in both the Firm Fixed Price Contracts and the Cost Reimbursement Groups, as described in the Federal Acquisition Regulations and the DoD FAR Supplement.

• Responsibilities cover the entire contracting lifecycle, from receipt of solicitation through contract close-out
• Works closely with leadership to shape business and contracting strategy, and ensure flawless execution in the formation, administration, and closeout of contracts
• Works closely with and educates the internal customer about contract requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and collaborates with legal counsel
• Remain steadfast in supporting compliance programs without compromise
• Guides through assessing solicitations identifying business and compliance risks
• Support proposal development through creating winning strategies
• Provide negotiation strategies and guidance to team members as they prepare for discussions with DoD, higher-tier contractors, or other agencies
• Communicates contracts requirements and rights as well as company policies and procedures to internal customer
• Embraces Lean, digital tools, and rigorous contracting practices to drive continuous improvement and employee and customer satisfaction
• Must have the confidence and the ability to work on your own, utilizing your skills to execute business objectives, supporting both internal and external customers
• In this role, you will model GE Aerospace’s core Behaviors of Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven, applying FLIGHT DECK tools, standards, and operating cadences as part of your daily work.
• Ability to travel periodically

• Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance for this role
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• At least seven (7) years of experience in government, commercial, or international…