Senior Contracts Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

About GE Aerospace :

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow.

Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft.

You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Role Overview :

Lawyers and non-lawyers supporting the commercial side of the business including contract development, agreement management and government contracting.

Perform contracts management functions across the spectrum of actions associated with providing products and services, from proposal, contract negotiation, and all phases of contract administration.

Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including program management, sales, finance, legal, sourcing, engineering, and compliance.

This role has potential for hybrid flexibility.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Non-legal contract experts primarily supporting all phases (proposal and post contract award execution) of projects including negotiations, managing commercial issues, customer relationships, claims and disputes.
• Responsibilities cover the entire contracting lifecycle, from receipt of solicitation through contract close-out.
• Act as primary interface between GE, Suppliers and customers on all contractual matters.
• Provide contract administration for assigned proposals and contracts including regular interfacing with suppliers, sourcing team, customers, leading negotiations, and contract interpretation.
• Perform proposal, negotiation, and contract administration functions on assigned proposals / contracts with minimal supervision.
• Provide interface liaison with functional organizations and insure proper communication of contractual requirements.
• Effectively interface with all functions of the business including Manufacturing, Sourcing, Program Management, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Legal.
• Provide advice and counsel to other functional areas on contracting topics, issues, and risk mitigation strategies.
• If assigned to work US Government contract activity (either on a Prime or subcontract), the position requires solid proficiency in managing various contract types (including complex development) in both the Firm Fixed Price Contracts and the Cost Reimbursement Group, as described in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• If assigned to work civil contracts the position requires solid proficiency in managing various types of civil contracts, with a solid understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions.
• Develop alternate contract language to help sourcing team be more efficient and drive optionality
• Partner with Sourcing Team on building framework of a good deal, ensuring contingencies exist as well as strategic negotiation initiatives.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in government contract and / or civil contract formation and execution
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in government contract and / or civil contract formation and execution

Preferred Qualifications :

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to take lead role in routine contracts
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and cohesively with teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage projects / assignments within tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration with sourcing team, Buyers, Commercial, and Sourcing Leaders

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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 : Yes