Program Manager Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Consent Agreement
Washington DC, WA - USA
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Leader International Trade Compliance and partnering closely with the Chief Counsel for Regulatory Affairs the Program Manager will work across Legal & Compliance business teams and other functional stakeholders to drive alignment accountability and timely execution. The ideal candidate is a strong program leader who can manage multiple complex initiatives in a matrixed and highly regulated environment. Prior International Trade Compliance experience is not required; however experience in compliance legal or other regulated settings is preferred.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead program management for execution of theDDTC Consent Agreement including integrated planning milestone tracking risk management and closure of actions across multiple workstreams.
- Plan and manage regular operating cadences including weekly meetings and partner with workstream owners to ensure commitments and milestones are delivered on time in alignment with Consent Agreement requirements and Special Compliance Officer (SCO) expectations.
- Coordinate engagement with internal leaders and external stakeholders as needed including theSpecial Compliance Officer external auditor and DDTC.
- Prepare executive-level status reports and briefing materials summarizing program progress key risks action items resource needs and overall performance against commitments.
- Drive cross-functional execution of Consent Agreement requirements including support for audits digital transformation initiatives training and jurisdiction/classification validation activities.
- Monitor track and escalate program risks issues and remediation actions ensuring clear ownership due dates and completion criteria.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of processes procedures training and governance mechanisms needed to sustain compliance commitments.
- Applylean and process improvementprinciples to strengthen program execution action tracking reporting and operating rhythms.
- Lead effectively in ambiguous or evolving situations balancing long-term strategic priorities with urgent tactical actions and deadlines.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience in compliance legal or other regulated settings OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of professional experience compliance legal or other regulated settings OR High School Diploma with minimum of 14 years of professional experience compliance legal or other regulated settings
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in compliance legal or other regulated settings
Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving multiple workstreams to completion.
- Strong experience with integrated planning status reporting executive communications and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work effectively across a matrixed organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills including the ability to interpret analyze and synthesize data into actions and decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of clear materials for senior leadership.
- Experience in a regulated compliance-driven legal audit or risk management environment including support for compliance transformation governance remediation programs and regulatory commitments.
- Familiarity with lean methodologies process optimization and structured operating cadences.
- Experience creating and managing executive-level reporting and presentations.
- Excellent communicator with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to identify analyze and solve ambiguous problems with strong attention to detail.
- Proactive can-do mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
The base pay range for this position is$181000 - $241000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factorsincluding the candidates experience education and skill position is also eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the posting isexpected to close on September 18th 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.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role will require in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1.
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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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
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