[Hiring] Contracts Specialist @GE Aerospace

Role Description

The Contracts Specialist provides proactive contract management support on assigned programs and proposals from capture to execution and closeout. You will lead contract management activities for your portfolio, directly interfacing with internal stakeholders and government customers.

Success in this role requires comprehensive knowledge of government contracting regulations and requirements, the ability to lead negotiations and resolve complex issues, and the judgment to assess risk and recommend mitigations that protect both customer commitments and GE Aerospace business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Contract Interface: Act as the primary interface between GE Aerospace and customers on contractual matters, ensuring clear communication and responsive support.
• Contract Administration & Interpretation: Provide contract administration for assigned proposals and contracts, including contract interpretation, compliance support, and customer communications.
• Negotiation Leadership: Lead negotiations on assigned proposals/contracts with minimal supervision, balancing business objectives, customer needs, and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Partner with Manufacturing, Program Management, Marketing, Sourcing, Engineering, and Legal to align contract requirements to execution realities and resolve issues.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies; present key risks and recommended actions to senior leadership.
• Team & Program Support: Provide support to managers and senior contract personnel on assigned contracts; assume team leadership responsibilities for assigned programs and special projects as needed.
• Requirements Communication: Serve as liaison to functional organizations to ensure accurate understanding and execution of contractual requirements across the business.
• Continuous Improvement & Rigor: Embrace lean practices, digital tools, and rigorous contracting discipline to improve contract processes, employee effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Travel: Travel periodically as required to support customers, negotiations, and program needs.

Qualifications

• Relationship Leadership: Experience building strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Government Contracts Expertise: Solid domain expertise in FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation), and the DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS).
• Influence & Communication: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to communicate clearly, build alignment, and drive outcomes.
• Barrier Removal / Execution Discipline: Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and remove project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team and apply learning to improve outcomes.
• Travel: Ability to travel periodically.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.