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.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications/Requirements
- 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 contract formation and execution
- Solid domain expertise with commercial terms and conditions, Federal Acquisition Regulations, with emphasis in Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and 15 Contracting by Negotiation, and DoD FAR Supplement
- Active Security Clearance
- Extensive knowledge of contract formation and regulations
- Anticipates, identifies, and resolves complex contractual issues
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills across the organization
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to build solid relationships with internal and external customers
- High-energy team player
- Ability to manage projects/assignments within tight deadlines
- Actively embraces new ways of thinking and practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team and learns from failure
- Communicates and demonstrates a shared sense of purpose
This is not a telework position. Candidate is required to be in office with the option to flex depending upon program needs.
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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional InformationGE 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
- At least seven (7) years of experience in government, commercial, or international contract formation and execution
- Solid domain expertise with commercial terms and conditions and Federal Acquisition Regulations (including Parts 12 and 15) and DoD FAR Supplement
- Authorization to work in the United States and U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information
- Active security clearance
- Extensive knowledge of contract formation and regulations and ability to resolve complex contractual issues
GE Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.
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