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Job Description Summary

The Electrical Power Systems Contracts Team has an exciting opportunity for a US Based Associate Director of Contracts. A successful candidate will lead a multi-site team of highly motivated contracts professionals, through proposal development, negotiations, and contract execution for efforts at various stages of a product’s lifecycle (Development, Production, Sustainment, etc.). The role involves strategy development, risk mitigation, team leadership, and continuous improvement through lean methodologies. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office at one of the specified locations: Vandalia, OH; Bohemia, NY; Dayton, OH; Lynn, MA; or Pompano Beach, FL. In this role will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope in certain areas and will rely heavily on your understanding and experience to execute business objectives. You will also be an integral part of a dynamic cross functional team. This position will involve working and guiding your team on both USG End-Use and Civil contracts.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management:

+ Direct support for multiple customers and contracts of varying types (e.g., fixed price, cost reimbursement, Part 12/15, development, production).

+ Superior knowledge of identifying and mitigating risk through terms and conditions in contracts; understanding of the financial and legal implications of contract provisions; familiarity with contract law and principles; skilled at reviewing and redlining terms & conditions.

+ Present and advise business leaders on contractual risks and monetization strategies

+ Ability to build and foster strong customer relationships with varied customers

+ Present to and advise various Business Leaders on contractual risk.

Team Leadership:

+ Lead a team of 6-8 contracts professionals, conducting performance reviews, mentoring, coaching, and career planning.

+ Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment

+ Able to balance leading key pursuits and initiatives with people leadership responsibilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

+ Ability to coach others to work well and cohesively with cross-functional stakeholders, describe terms and conditions, risks and offer mitigation ideas, lead negotiations and partner with program managers, sales, commercial operations, sourcing, engineers and others in the process of offering compliant solutions to contracting requirements.

Lean and Continuous Improvement:

+ Lead projects and teams to improve business processes through lean methodologies.

+ Advocate for continuous improvement and FLIGHT DECK fundamentals.

Regulatory Expertise:

+ Solid comprehension of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DoD supplements

+ Extensive knowledge of commercial legal contracts and international contracting.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

+ Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in government, commercial, or international contract formation and execution.

+ Solid domain expertise with commercial terms and conditions, Federal Acquisition Regulations, with emphasis in 15 Contracting by Negotiation, and Parts 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items

+ Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance.

Desired Characteristics:

+ Experience leading small teams or informal mentorship.

+ Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.

+ Advocacy for continuous improvement and lean methodologies.

+ Established project management skills.

+ Periodic travel (~25%).

Lean Tools and FLIGHT DECK:

The role emphasizes continuous improvement through lean methodologies. GE Aerospace has a proprietary lean operating model called **FLIGHT DECK** , which may differ from publicly available lean practices. To learn more about FLIGHT DECK, visit:

https://ge.sharepoint.us/sites/flight-deck-activation-hub

The base pay range for this position pay range is $145,400 - 193,800 USD Annual. 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 June 5, 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.

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).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No

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.