Contracts Specialist

GE Aerospace; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at GE Aerospace for a Contracts Specialist in Cheltenham, where you'll manage contracts from start to finish, handle negotiations, and cultivate key customer relationships. Ideal for those with experience in aerospace and government contracting, this role promises a collaborative work environment with a focus on compliance and business success.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and/or equivalent contract management work experience.
• Well-rounded experience in government, defence, aerospace, or civil contract formation and execution.
• Familiarity with US Government FAR and UK MoD DEFCONs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire contracting lifecycle, including proposals, negotiations, commercial issues, claims, and disputes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between GE Aerospace and customers.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with other functional areas.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The GE Aerospace Electrical Power Contracts team is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Specialist based in Cheltenham. In this role, you’ll be a key member of the team and a proactive partner to the business, serving as the face of GE to our diverse customers, including US and foreign governments, airframers, and shipbuilders.

Job Description Summary

The GE Aerospace Electrical Power Contracts team is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Specialist based in Cheltenham. In this role, you’ll be a key member of the team and a proactive partner to the business, serving as the face of GE to our diverse customers, including US and foreign governments, airframers, and shipbuilders.

As a Contracts Specialist, you’ll manage contracts from start to finish—covering everything from proposal strategy, negotiation, and execution to the full development, production, and sustainment lifecycle. You’ll bring expertise in customer relationships, regulations, contract terms, price and profit negotiation, risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and scope management.

This role is all about collaboration, working across multiple functions to enable business success. The Contracts team is laser-focused on delivering deals that exceed expectations for both GE and our customers, all while ensuring compliance and driving value. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire contracting lifecycle, including proposals, negotiations, commercial issues, claims, and disputes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between GE Aerospace and customers on all proposal and contractual matters.
• Lead contract negotiations and interpretation with some supervision.
• Collaborate with functional teams to ensure proper communication of contractual requirements (pre- and post-award).
• Problem-solve and develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with other functional areas.
• Present business risks and recommended mitigation strategies to key stakeholders and business leaders.
• Understand business case financials to ensure contractual risks are captured and addressed.
• Manage various contract types, including complex development contracts (Firm Fixed Price, FAR15, FAR12) for US Government activities.
• Handle civil contracts with a solid understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and/or equivalent contract management work experience.
• Well-rounded experience in government, defence, aerospace, or civil contract formation and execution.
• Working experience with US Government Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and UK MoD DEFCONs.
• Familiarity with European and UK Government-funded agreements (e.g., Collaboration, Grant Offer Letters).
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in defence, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing or engineering industries is advantageous.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute in a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently with strong fiscal and time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines.
• High-energy team player with a proactive approach.
  
  

Additional Information

• Periodic international travel may be required
  
  

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
  
  

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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