Senior Specialist 3 - Contract Management

GE Aerospace; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle across civil and U.S. Government contracts.

The role requires navigating FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and export-control considerations, while coordinating with multiple business units globally to align commitments with program goals. The position offers location flexibility with hours aligned to Eastern Time and requires strong negotiation and cross-functional leadership to deliver on complex contracts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; JD or advanced degree is a plus.
• 6+ years in contract formation and execution across civil, U.S. Government, and international contracting.
• Strong FAR/DFARS expertise, plus ITAR/EAR export control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for all contract lifecycle stages: proposals, negotiations, awards, and post‑award execution.
• Interface with civil and government customers on contractual matters.
• Provide end-to-end contract administration and risk/compliance guidance.
• Coordinate with finance, PM, engineering, sales, and legal to align commitments.
• Guide solicitation assessments including FAR/DFARS and export control considerations.
• Monitor contract compliance and deliverables throughout lifecycle.
• Participate in process improvement projects across contracts organizations.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

FAR/DFARS compliance

Export controls ITAR/EAR

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder briefing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Juris Doctor or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace’s Propulsion and Additive Technologies (P&AT) Contracts Organization is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager This role manages a mixed portfolio spanning civil and U.S. Government contracts. The Senior Contracts Manager will oversee the full contract lifecycle—from proposal strategy and negotiation through award, execution, and sustainment—serving as a trusted advisor to the business on customer relationships, regulatory compliance, contract terms, negotiation strategy, and scope management.

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 types—including complex development, production, non-disclosure, and sustainment contracts—for 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

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as a contracts subject matter expert supporting all phases of the program lifecycle—proposal, negotiation, award, and post-award execution—including 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 owners—including finance, program management, engineering, sales, and legal—to 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

• Bachelor’s 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 $131,000 - $145,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected 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.

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Aerospace is an Equal 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.