Communications Specialist, IP

Job Description SummaryCommunications and Training Specialist role within the GE Aerospace IP & Engineering (IP&E) Legal function highlights the importance of supporting enterprise strategy, ensuring compliance, and managing risks. The role is part of the IP Ops subfunction, which leverages a team of professionals with diverse expertise to further the mission of the functionJob Description

Responsibilities

Communications and Training Specialist role within the GE Aerospace IP & Engineering (IP&E) Legal function highlights the importance of supporting enterprise strategy, ensuring compliance, and managing risks. The role is part of the IP Ops subfunction, which leverages a team of professionals with diverse expertise to further the mission of the function.Translating complex IP information into effective content for communications, training, and internal reporting.

• Analyzing data to develop reporting tools.
• Supporting leaders in visual management for projects.
• Conducting needs assessments and developing training solutions.
• Creating and delivering training materials.
• Drafting and editing legal documents and presentations.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive communication strategy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The required qualifications for the Communications and Training Specialist role within the GE Aerospace IP & Engineering (IP&E) Legal function are:

• Bachelor’s degree: A degree from an accredited university or college is required.
• Professional experience: A minimum of 7 years of professional experience is necessary. Out of these, at least 2 years should be in the field of Intellectual Property, and at least 5 years should involve substantial communications responsibility.
• Intellectual Property knowledge: The candidate must have a high-level understanding of the nature, relevance, and processes related to various types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, and copyrights.
• Writing and presentation skills: Demonstrated skills in writing and drafting presentations are essential for this role.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in communications and IP.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills with solid presentation skills.
• Excellent active listening skills.
• Project management expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the IP ecosystem of a global enterprise commensurate in complexity and scale to GE Aerospace.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge about IP legal and regulatory trends.
• Ability to navigate organizational complexity to get things done.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at the Executive, Senior Executive, and Officer level.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Proficient in structured continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, FLIGHT DECK, Six Sigma.

The base pay range for this position is $108,900.00 - 145,400.00 The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.   This posting is expected to close on April 1, 2025 Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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