Remote Contracts Specialist - Defense Programs Lead

GE Aerospace; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Contracts Specialist (Defense Combat & Trainer Engines) to manage cradle-to-grave contracting from capture through closeout. You will interface with government customers and internal stakeholders across program management, engineering, finance, and legal to ensure compliant, proactive contract execution.

Primary location is Evendale, OH, with Lynn, MA as an additional option. The role requires knowledge of FAR/DoD DFARS, strong negotiation skills, and periodic travel to

Qualifications

• Relationship leadership with internal/external customers.
• Deep knowledge of FAR Part 12, FAR Part 15, and DoD DFARS.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with clear communication.
• Ability to proactively identify and remove obstacles to execution.
• Ability to travel periodically.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between GE Aerospace and customers on contractual matters, ensuring clear communication and responsive support.
• Provide contract administration for assigned proposals and contracts, including interpretation, compliance support, and customer communications.
• Lead negotiations on assigned proposals/contracts with minimal supervision, balancing objectives, customer needs, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Program Management, Marketing, Sourcing, Engineering, and Legal to align contract requirements to execution realities and resolve issues.
• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies; present risks and actions to senior leadership.
• Provide support to managers and senior contract personnel on assigned contracts; assume team leadership on programs and projects as needed.
• Serve as liaison to functional organizations to ensure accurate understanding and execution of contractual requirements.
• Embrace lean practices, digital tools, and rigorous contracting discipline to improve processes, effectiveness, and satisfaction.
• Travel periodically as required to support customers, negotiations, and program needs.

Skills

Relationship Leadership

Government Contracts Expertise

Influence & Communication

Barrier Removal / Execution Discipline

Travel

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Contracts Specialist (Defense Combat & Trainer Engines) to manage cradle-to-grave contracting from capture through closeout. You will interface with government customers and internal stakeholders across program management, engineering, finance, and legal to ensure compliant, proactive contract execution.

Primary location is Evendale, OH, with Lynn, MA as an additional option. The role requires knowledge of FAR/DoD DFARS, strong negotiation skills, and periodic travel to