Director of Contracts - Remote

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Director of Contracts , within the Contracts Operations team, you will support the growth and development of the other teammates and be a focal for the Contracts Department answering questions and providing guidance and counsel, to Contracts Managers and other disciplines within GE Aerospace. This position involves reviewing and assessing changes in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, including the DoD FAR Supplement, and communicating our assessments internally to various management hierarchy and externally to the Aerospace Industries Association.

This position will have a broad influence across several business units within GE Aerospace and as such requires developing an understanding of the current contracting practices and assisting with making any necessary changes towards standardizing the practices.

Use your practicable experience managing contracts through the entire lifecycle, from solicitation receipt to contract close-out. This is important for implementing any process changes, whether driven by regulatory changes or internal business decisions, while understanding the impact on the day to day contracting function. We have an amazing team of exceptional people helping to solve increasingly complex challenges-come join us. This role can be located in Evendale, Ohio or remote US or Hybrid.

• Operates as a member of the Contracts Operations team, works closely with fellow Contracts Department teammates and the Contracts Directors.
• Drafts policies and procedures, as well as revisions in addition to maintaining other command media.
• Builds a rapport within the Contracts Department as a "go-to" person answering questions, offering advice and counsel, and assisting with resolving contractual matters.
• Leads multiple projects &/or cross functional teams. Communicates complex messages & negotiates internally & externally to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to act & negotiates with external partners, vendors, or customers.
• Reviews proposed and final rules to the Federal Acquisition Regulations and DoD FAR Supplement changes and provides leadership with insights and a comprehensive assessment of the change.
• Coordinates input from various stakeholders on the impact of the acquisition regulatory changes and submits responses to AIA.
• Participates in AIA's Contract Management Committee Meetings
• Uses outstanding communication skills, financial acumen, organizational skills, and knowledge of the contracting function to make improvements in the day-to-day operations, including making improvements to the flowdown processes.
• Builds and champions a culture of inclusiveness while developing and coaching employees of diverse backgrounds and thoughts.
• Embraces the lean and digital tools used internally, and externally from our customer, and rigorous contracting practices driving continuous improvement, standardizing operations, and employee and customer satisfaction.
• Leads multiple projects, cross functional teams or both to improve the operations of the department and business.
• Solid domain expertise with commercial terms and conditions, INCOTERMS, the Federal Acquisition Regulations, with emphasis in Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services ,15 Contracting by Negotiation, and the DoD FAR Supplement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 8 12 years of professional experience with negotiating and managing FAR Part 12 and 15 US Government prime contracts, international contracts and commercial contracts from other companies.
• Must be willing to travel, domestically and internationally, as required.

Desired Characteristic

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
• Guides, influences, and determines decisions regarding companywide adoption of government procurement regulations.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and cohesively with teams

The base pay range for this position is $168,900-200,000 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 March 8, 2025 Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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