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Job Description SummaryThe Electric Power and Propulsion Contracts Organization has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to join our US Electric Power and Propulsion team. This role will have responsibilities supporting the full contract life cycle including cradle to grave contract management and critical product line partnership duties in government, commercial, and civil contracting environments. The Defense & Systems Contracts Team is the primary focal to government, airframer and commercial procurement customers and accountable for contracting actions across all phases of a Program: proposal strategy, solution development, production, sustainment and closeout. The Contracts Team provides expert knowledge in customer relationships and regulations, contract terms, price and profit negotiation, risk analysis and mitigation strategies, and scope and change management. As a trusted partner to the business, Contracts collaborates across multiple functions with a focus on meeting business objectives while balancing customer expectations.Job Description

Job Description:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support of various contracts and agreements (fixed price, cost reimbursement, prime, sublevel, FAR Part 12/15, OTA, international, civil, etc.) with heavy focus on US Government traditional contract structures and standardizing processes for maximum throughput.
• Cross-functional collaboration to support and guide the capture process for new opportunities as well as ensure continued execution of existing agreements.
• Risk assessment, disposition, and flow-down of FAR and DFARs requirements and commercial terms and conditions for solicitations and contracts.
• Contract life cycle support for multiple programs including solicitation assessment, proposal strategy and compilation, audit and negotiation, contract operation and change management, customer relationship maintenance, administration of claims and disputes and contract closeout.
• Commitment to compliance, quality, and timeliness.
• Participation in special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• 5-7 years of experience in government, commercial, or international contract formation and execution.
• Experience with administration of Federal Acquisition Regulations, with emphasis in Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and 15 Contracting by Negotiation, and the aligned DoD Regulation Supplement.
• Experience evaluating risk against commercial terms and conditions.
• Experience briefing stakeholders including cross functional team members and functional leadership.
• Periodic travel required.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Advocate for continuous improvement and Flight Deck fundamentals.
• Motivated to execute independently or with minimal supervision when appropriate.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Project management and other leadership skills.

The base pay range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000 USD Annual. 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 December 31st, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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. 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 Information

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.

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