Senior Compliance Leader Government Contracting Compliance
Washington DC, WA - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Senior Compliance Leader - Government Contracting Compliance is the owner of GE Aerospace Government Contracting Compliance overseeing adherence to CAS FAR and DFARS and serves as the primary liaison with U.S. Department of Defense auditors and contracting officers. This role reports to the D&S Chief Compliance Officer.Job Description
Role and Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision and with the support of the D&S CCO and other relevant senior leaders set direction priorities and operating rhythms for government compliance activities.
- Deeply understand the government contracting compliance risk which means (a) having an intimate familiarity with the laws regulations and case law relevant to the risk and how it develops; and (b) understanding how this risk is manifesting itself in GE Aerospace specifically.
- Serve as primary contact for DCAA DCMA and other government oversight officials; manage audits regulatory inquiries and data requests; coordinate responses and ensure timely accurate and consistent communication.
- Collaborate with the Site Compliance Review Leader to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to support GCC audits and testing of controls.
- Maintain CAS compliance including stewardship of CAS Disclosure Statements (including updates consistency evaluations and support of government review); ensure compliance with FAR and DFAR requirements.
- Be aware of and appropriately analyze available internal data to gain insights into trends discrete concerns and potentially gaps or weaknesses in existing risk controls.
- Maintain an understanding the risk controls used to manage this risk area. Monitor test and improve control effectiveness and efficiency addressing gaps and driving corrective actions.
- Act as a subject matter expert on relevant government contracting compliance matters.
- Prepare executive level reporting presentations and strategic insights on compliance performance.
- Lead development implementation and review of policies procedures and associated documentation.
- Provide advice training and support principally related to the risk area.
- Investigate compliance concerns manage audits of internal teams and external counterparties relating to emerging risks implement corrective actions and develop strategies that will continue to strengthen a world class compliance culture.
- Represent the business in internal and external forums.
- Utilize LEAN to simplify processes and reduce cycle time including development of standard practices and web-based tools.
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Business Administration Accounting Finance or Law. OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of professional experience in Business Administration Accounting Finance or Law. OR High School Diploma with minimum of 14 years of professional experience in Business Administration Accounting Finance or Law.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience ingovernment compliance accounting finance or government audits.
Desired Characteristics:
- Deep expertise in CAS FAR and DFAR.
- Experience in leading teams and managing complex audits or regulatory negotiations
- Strong program/project management capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to translate legal issues into actionable advice for business
- Established analytical ability.
- Experience with corporate compliance integrity investigations and audit functions. Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills.
- Proven ability to develop process-driven solutions to recurring issues.
- Creativity vision and sound judgment in developing and implementing legal solutions.
- Proactive and defined self-starter with superior communication skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to tailor content presentation and language to various audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive internal and external stakeholders to a decision in a matrix corporate environment.
- Ability to make decisions that have deep impact.
- Actively embraces new ways of thinking and practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
The base pay range for this position is $181000 to $250000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on May 29th 2026.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs like HealthAhead your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual 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: No
Required Experience:
Senior IC