Government Contracts Manager

Government Contracts Manager

The GE Aerospace's Government Contracts Manager is a critical team member, and a trusted and proactive business partner to the product lines within the business. Contracts is the face of GE Aerospace to our US and foreign Government acquisition and airframer procurement customers. We are charged with cradle to grave contract management duties in all phases of a program, from proposal strategy through the full development, production, and sustainment life cycle. The contracts team provides expert knowledge in customer relationships and regulations, contract terms, price, and profit negotiation, risk analysis and mitigation strategies, and scope management. As an enabler to the business Contracts collaborates across multiple functions and is laser focused on achieving a business deal ensuring both GE Aerospace and the customers' expectations are met. The Government Contracts Manager is an individual contributor that develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. In this role, you will be responsible for work that is generally defined in scope, utilize your understanding and experience to execute business objectives, and have the ability to affect short term and some long-term business goals. Directly supporting US Government contract activity (either on a Prime or subcontract), the position requires solid proficiency in managing various contract types, Firm Fixed Price Contracts and developing proficiency in the Cost Reimbursement Group and development contracts, as described in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary interface between GE Aerospace and U.S. Government customers on all contractual and business matters, ensuring compliance with FAR / DFARS and internal policy.
• Lead negotiation strategy development and execution for complex government contracts, including terms and conditions, pricing and risk allocation.
• Provide expert contract administration and guidance throughout the contract lifecycle from proposal through closeout, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Perform proposal, negotiation, and contract administration functions on assigned proposals / contracts with minimal supervision.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual risks and obligations.
• Embraces FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, digital tools, and rigorous contracting practices to drive continuous improvement and employee and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to travel periodically.
• Ability to execute independently with minimal oversight, suggest solutions to complex issues and apply analytical thinking.

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Additional Job Description :

Hybrid - In-person three days per week, two days remote Location is Evendale, OH, United States of America. 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.

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). Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes.