Contracts Specialist

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Contracts Specialist managing government contract execution, negotiations, and risk for GE Aerospace’s Defense Combat & Trainer Engines. Supporting programs from capture through closeout.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide proactive contract management support on assigned programs and proposals from capture to execution and closeout
  • Lead contract management activities for assigned Defense Combat & Trainer Engines programs and proposals
  • Interface directly with internal stakeholders and government customers
  • Act as the primary interface between GE Aerospace and customers on contractual matters
  • Administer assigned proposals and contracts, including contract interpretation, compliance support, and customer communications
  • Lead negotiations on assigned proposals and contracts with minimal supervision
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Program Management, Marketing, Sourcing, Engineering, and Legal
  • Identify contractual risks, develop mitigation strategies, and present key risks and recommended actions to senior leadership
  • Support managers and senior contract personnel on assigned contracts
  • Assume team leadership responsibilities for assigned programs and special projects as needed
  • Liaise with functional organizations to communicate and execute contractual requirements
  • Use lean practices, digital tools, and rigorous contracting discipline to improve contract processes, employee effectiveness, and customer satisfaction
  • Travel periodically to support customers, negotiations, and program needs

Requirements:

  • Experience building strong relationships with internal and external customers
  • Solid domain expertise in FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items)
  • Solid domain expertise in FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation)
  • Solid domain expertise in the DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS)
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly, build alignment, and drive outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and remove project obstacles or barriers
  • Ability to apply learning to improve outcomes
  • Ability to travel periodically
  • Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires U.S. Person status or authorization; acceptable statuses include U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee, or refugee
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
  • May be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing

Benefits:

  • Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission based on the plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Health Coach from GE Aerospace
  • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Company retirement contributions
  • Fidelity resources and planning consultants
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time-off for vacation or illness
  • Professional development
  • Relocation assistance not provided