Job Description Summary

When you join GE Aviation - becoming GE Aerospace, you join a community of Contract Management professionals spanning diverse industries who have a passion to innovate and a strong desire to make a difference. The responsibility and autonomy you are provided will empower you to make business-shaping decisions. You will be an integral part of a dynamic team providing sound business advice, spearheading the process by which contracts are created and influencing how we provide products and services to our Aviation customers. In this role you will perform contract management across a suite of contracts associated with providing products and services, from proposal, contract negotiation, and all phases of contract administration. Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including program management, sales, finance, legal, sourcing, engineering, and compliance.

This is a great opportunity to join a very supportive team. We also offer flexible hybrid working, meaning 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Non-legal contract expert, primarily supporting all phases (proposal and post contract award execution) of projects including negotiations, managing commercial issues, customer relationships, claims and disputes.
• Responsibilities cover the entire contracting lifecycle, from receipt of solicitation through contract close-out.
• Act as primary interface between GE and customers on all proposal and contractual matters, leading negotiations, and contract interpretation with minimum supervision
• Provide interface liaison with functional organizations and insure proper communication of contractual requirements (both pre and post award)
• Provide counsel to other functional areas on contracting topics, issues, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Working experience of the US Government Federal Acquisition Regulations and supplements and/or UK MoD DEFCONs would be advantageous
• If assigned to work US Government contract activity (either on a Prime or subcontract), the position requires solid proficiency in managing various contract types (including complex development) primarily on a Firm Fixed Price basis on either a FAR15 or FAR12 basis, as described in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• If assigned to work civil contracts the position requires solid proficiency in managing various types of civil contracts, with a solid understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to present complex legal risks and recommended mitigation to Senior Stakeholders, Business Leaders within the GE Aerospace business.
• Ability to understand and contribute to the development of business case financials ensuring all contracts risks are captured and understood.
• Potential for periodic international travel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent Contract Management work experience
• Adequate years of experience in government contract and/or civil contract formation and execution.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience in Aerospace, Military, Manufacturing or similar sector
• Ability to contribute to a high performing collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently, with sound fiscal and time management skills, attention to detail, and priority management to meet conflicting deadlines
• High Energy Team Player
• Strong influencing skills

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