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.