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    Lead Contract Specialist - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - GE Aerospace

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    Job Description Summary

    The GE Aerospace Defence and Systems Contracts team is a critical member and trusted and proactive partner to the business. Contracts is the face of GE to our US, foreign government, airframer, and shipbuilder customers. We are charged with cradle-to-grave contract management duties in all phases of a program, from proposal strategy, negotiation, and execution/finalisation through the full development, production, and sustainment life-cycle. The contracts team provides expert knowledge in customer relationships and regulations, contract terms, price, profit negotiation, risk analysis and mitigation strategies, and scope management. As an enabler to the business, Contracts collaborates across multiple functions and is laser focused on achieving business deals that meet or exceed both GE and the customers' expectations while keeping the company safe.

    Job Description

    As a Lead Contracts Specialist, you will perform contract management for the Power P&L across a spectrum of actions associated with providing products and services, from proposal, contract negotiation, and all phases of contract administration. Provide business advice and guidance to and coordinate with other functions including program management, sales, finance, legal, sourcing, engineering, and compliance.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Contract experts primarily supporting all phases (proposal and post contract award execution) of projects including negotiations, managing commercial issues, customer relationships, claims and disputes.

    Responsibilities cover the entire contracting life-cycle, from receipt of solicitation through contract close-out.

    Act as primary interface between GE and customers on all proposal and contractual matters, leading negotiations, and contract interpretation with minimum supervision

    Provide interface liaison with functional organisations and insure proper communication of contractual requirements (both pre and post award)

    Ability to collaborate and problem solve with other functional areas on contracting topics, issues, and risk mitigation strategies.

    Working experience of the US Government Federal Acquisition Regulations and supplements and/or UK MoD DEFCONs

    Experience and awareness of European and UK Gov funded Agreements (Collaboration, Grant Offer Letters)

    If assigned to work US Government contract activity (either on a Prime or subcontract), the position requires solid proficiency in managing various contract types (including complex development) primarily on a Firm Fixed Price basis on either a FAR15 or FAR12 basis, as described in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

    If assigned to work civil contracts the position requires solid proficiency in managing various types of civil contracts, with a solid understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions.

    Ability to present complex business risks and recommended mitigation to Senior Stakeholders, Business Leaders within the GE Aerospace business.

    Ability to understand and contribute to the development of business case financials ensuring all contracts risks are captured and understood.

    Potential for periodic international travel.

    Required Qualifications / Experience

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent Contract Management work experience
    • Well rounded experience in government contract and/or civil contract formation and execution.

    Desired Characteristics

    • Previous experience of working in either Electronic and/or Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing businesses would be advantageous.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to contribute to a high performing collaborative environment
    • Ability to work independently, with sound fiscal and time management skills, attention to detail, and priority management to meet conflicting deadlines
    • High Energy Team Player
    • Strong influencing skills

    Flexible Working

    GE supports flexible hybrid working arrangements for this position.

    Total Reward

    At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

    As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

    • Pension
    • Bonus
    • Life Assurance
    • Group income protection
    • Private medical cover

    Security Clearance

    Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS )

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: No




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