Senior Specialist 3 Contract Management
West Chester, OH - USA
Job Summary
In this role you will work across multiple business units and product lines spanning international and U.S. domestic operations balancing near-term deliverables with long-term program goals. Success requires strong proficiency in managing diverse contract typesincluding complex development production non-disclosure and sustainment contractsfor both civil and military/government customers as well as comfort navigating cross-border business practices and regulatory frameworks.
**This role is location-flexible but working hours must align with Eastern Time business hours**
Roles and Responsibilities
- Serve as a contracts subject matter expert supporting all phases of the program lifecycleproposal negotiation award and post-award executionincluding managing commercial issues customer relationships change management claims and disputes.
- Act as the primary point of contact between GE Aerospace and its civil and government customers on all contractual matters including contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
- Provide end-to-end contract administration for assigned proposals and contracts including drafting and reviewing contract terms and conditions leading negotiations and advising internal stakeholders on contract risk and compliance.
- Serve as a liaison with internal functional ownersincluding finance program management engineering sales and legalto align contractual commitments with program execution.
- Guide proposal teams through solicitation assessment including FAR/DFARS compliance export control considerations (ITAR/EAR) and other business legal and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Monitor contract compliance throughout the contract lifecycle ensuring performance obligations deliverables and reporting requirements are met.
- Participate in special projects as assigned including process improvement initiatives across the contracts organizations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution; a Juris Doctor or advanced degree in business contract management or a related field is a plus.
- 6 years of experience in contract formation and execution across civil U.S. Government and international contracting environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) with particular emphasis on Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) as well as the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and applicable export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
Desired Characteristics
- Experience negotiating and drafting contracts for both civil/commercial and U.S. Government military customers.
- Experience briefing stakeholders including cross-functional team members and functional leadership on contract status risk and compliance matters.
- Ability to work effectively across international and domestic business contexts including time zone coordination and cross-cultural business practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations on high-value or high-risk contracts.
- Ability to work independently and cohesively with teams.
- Prior experience as a U.S. Government contracting officer or in a similar military/government contracting role.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships within GE Aerospace.
- Ability to manage projects/assignments within tight deadlines
- Continuous Improvement: Advocate for Flight Deck fundamentals and a lean mindset leveraging digital tools and rigorous contracting practices to improve efficiency quality of execution and internal/external customer satisfaction.
The base pay range for this position is$131000 - $145000. 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 4th 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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
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: No
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
GE Aerospace is mobilizing a new era of growth in aerospace, aviation, and defense engineering. Explore GE Aerospace's commercial and general propulsion powers.