Remote Contracts Specialist, Defense Programs

GE Aerospace; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Contracts Specialist to lead cradle-to-grave contract management for the Defense Combat & Trainer Engines portfolio. You will interface with internal stakeholders and government customers, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation across capture, proposal, and execution phases.

The role requires deep knowledge of government contracting regulations, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver strong business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relationship-building with internal and external customers.
• Expertise in FAR Part 12, FAR Part 15, and DoD DFARS.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills for clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface between GE Aerospace and customers on contractual matters.
• Provide contract administration including interpretation, compliance support and communications.
• Lead negotiations on proposals/contracts with minimal supervision.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align contract requirements with execution realities.
• Identify contractual risks and present mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
• Provide team support and assume leadership for assigned programs and projects.
• Ensure accurate understanding and execution of contractual requirements across the business.
• Embrace lean practices and digital tools to improve processes and satisfaction.
• Travel periodically to support customers and negotiations.

Skills

Relationship leadership

Govt contracts

Influence & communication

Execution discipline

Travel

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Contracts Specialist to lead cradle-to-grave contract management for the Defense Combat & Trainer Engines portfolio. You will interface with internal stakeholders and government customers, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation across capture, proposal, and execution phases.

The role requires deep knowledge of government contracting regulations, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver strong business outcomes.