Remote Contracts Manager

Job Description Summary

Contract professional supporting the Defense & Systems business contract life cycle including cradle to grave contract management and critical product line partnership duties in government and commercial 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 Title

Contracts Manager (Remote)

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of aviation technology to create a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future. Working here means being part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement-delivering outcomes that matter for our customers around the world.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview

This role supports the Rotorcraft & Turboprop Engines business division and sits within the Contracts function. The Contracts Manager partners with cross-functional stakeholders (program, engineering, finance, supply chain, legal, and compliance) to manage a portfolio of contracts from capture through execution and closeout, while supporting the pursuit of new business with U.S. Government and other governmental customers.

This position is remote, with periodic travel as required.

Role Overview

The Contracts Manager provides proactive contract management support across an assigned portfolio, leading contracts management activities from solicitation/capture through execution, change management, dispute resolution, and closeout.

The role requires comprehensive knowledge of government contract regulations and requirements, along with strong judgment, the ability to assess risk, and the skill to develop creative and practical solutions to complex business challenges. The Contracts Manager works directly with internal stakeholders across the organization and interfaces externally with governmental customers to drive compliant, timely, and high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Portfolio Leadership: Lead contract management for an assigned portfolio, ensuring disciplined execution from capture through closeout. Multi-Contract Support: Provide direct support across multiple contract types and complexity levels, including fixed price, cost reimbursement, prime and subcontracts, and Part 12/Part 15 contracts across development and production programs. Solicitation & Proposal Support: Assess solicitations; support proposal strategy, proposal compilation, and development of contractual positioning aligned to business objectives and compliance requirements. Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Partner cross-functionally to assess business and contractual risk; recommend mitigation strategies; and support disposition of FAR/DFARS requirements and commercial terms and conditions. Negotiation & Audit Support: Support audits and lead or support negotiations to achieve sound commercial outcomes while maintaining compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Execution & Change Management: Manage contract operations, including modifications, change control, customer communications, and documentation to support execution requirements. Customer Relationship Management: Maintain effective customer relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and proactive contract administration. Claims, Disputes & Closeout: Administer claims and disputes as needed and drive timely contract closeout with accurate documentation and compliance. Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate commitment to compliance, quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement in contract processes and execution. Special Projects: Participate in special projects as assigned to support business needs and functional improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in government, commercial, or international contract formation and execution
• Regulatory Expertise: Working expertise administering commercial terms and conditions and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), with emphasis on Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation), and the DoD Supplement (DFARS)
• Travel: Periodic travel as required
• This role will require in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1

Additional Information

• The base pay range for this position is $112,000.00 - $149,000.00. 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. 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., isa "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. 2023 GE Aerospace and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Attorney-Client Privileged

Closing

At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE 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: No

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