Senior Manager, Contracts & Security Compliance

Company Overview:

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective innovative spirit drive and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Site Overview:

GE Aerospace in Australia has sites in Brisbane Newcastle Richmond Bundamba and Matraville. Since 2005 weve driven innovation and supported avionics propeller and power systems across a diverse range of aircraft platforms for our customers. At our Brisbane facility youll work with highly skilled technicians on cutting-edge technology for civilian and military aircraft. We are committed to developing early career talent through student-focused programs and fostering a culture of respect and community support. Be part of a team that values giving back and making a difference in the aerospace industry.

Role Overview:

The contracts component supports the Defense & Systems business across the full contract lifecycle (cradle to grave) partnering closely with product lines and program teams ingovernment and commercialcontracting environments. The Defense & Systems Contracts Team serves as part of the primary interface togovernment airframer and commercial procurement customers accountable for contracting activities through all program phases:proposal strategy solution development production sustainment and closeout.

In this role you will provide expert guidance oncustomer relationships and regulationscontract terms and conditionsprice and profit negotiationrisk identification and mitigation andscope/change management. As a trusted business partner Contracts collaborates across functions to achieve business objectives while balancing customer expectations and compliance obligations.

The security compliance component ensures alignment to Australian Defence security requirements underDISPfor the Australian business entity. As CSO you will have responsibility for the Australian business entity and from a Security officer (SO) perspective will look after the Brisbane site. This includes elements such aspersonnel security and clearancespolicy and security plan implementation andsecurity advisory and training supporting a strong security culture aligned to customer expectations (including the Australian Department of Defence).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Contracting leadership
  • Directly support multiple government airframer and commercial contracts of varying type and complexity (including fixed price cost reimbursement prime and subcontract).
  • Partner cross-functionally to assess and negotiateASDEFCONrequirements and commercial terms and conditions for solicitations and contracts.
  • Provide end-to-end contract lifecycle support across multiple programs including solicitation assessment proposal strategy and compilation audit and negotiation support contract administration change management claims/disputes management and closeout.
  • Maintain strong customer relationships and provide clear timely communication and contract execution discipline.
  • Regularly advise functional and business leadership applying sound judgment to complex matters driving recommendations and outcomes.
  • Interpret internal and external business challenges and apply best practices to improve contract execution processes and results.
  • Stay informed of industry and regulatory trends that could impact contracting strategy or execution.
  • Demonstrate commitment tocompliance quality and on-time execution with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Security compliance leadership (DISP)
  • Act as primary point of contact withDISPto maintain accreditation and the ability to conduct business with the Australian Defence Force.
  • Promote and enable an effectivesecurity culturealigned to key customer expectations including the Australian Department of Defence.
  • Review and update Security Plans and Procedures documentation supporting GE Aviation Systems Australia (GEASA) programs.
  • ConductSuitability Assessmentsfor GEASA programs as required.
  • Formally Declare and Submit reports such as the Annual Security Report (ASR)
  • Manage site security under the Industry Entitys DISP membership including but not limited to:
    • Monitoring the ongoing suitability of sponsored cleared personnel including security attitudes and behaviours.
    • NotifyingAGSVAwhen a clearance holder no longer requires access or separates
    • Provide security guidance coaching and training to SOs employees and leaders.
    • Supportsecurity incident management including coordination documentation and follow-through on corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degreefrom an accredited university or college in applicable field.
• Minimum7 yearsof progressively responsible experience in government commercial or international contract formation and execution.
• Strong domain expertise incommercial terms and conditionsandASDEFCON.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with proven interpersonal influencing and leadership capability.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong advocate forcontinuous improvementandLean fundamentals.
• Must holdAustralian citizenshipat the time of application.
• Holds anAustralian Defence security clearance or the ability to obtain/maintain one (mandatory for the role).
• Periodic travelrequired both interstate and overseas.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones including early morning and occasional late evening teleconferences with stakeholders locally and in the US.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong project management capability and execution rigor.
• Deep working knowledge ofASDEFCON.
• Experience working with Defence or within a DISP-accredited organisation.
• Knowledge of DSPF controls relating to personnel security clearances and security incident management.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Competitive parental leave and family support
• Health wellbeing and EAP resources
• Fitness reimbursement and discounted health cover
• Superannuation salary sacrifice and insurance benefits
• Employee discounts and cashback offers
• Learning development and global career opportunities
• Recognition and reward programs

At GE Aerospace we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop we accelerate.