Contracts Specialist

Job Description Summary

The GE Aerospace’s Contracts team is a critical team member, and a trusted and proactive business partner to the product lines within the business. Contracts is the face of GE Aerospace to our US and foreign Government acquisition and airframer procurement customers. We are charged with cradle to grave contract management duties in all phases of a Program, from proposal strategy through the full development, production, and sustainment life cycle. The contracts team provides expert knowledge in customer relationships and regulations, contract terms, price, and 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 a business deal ensuring both GE Aerospace and the customers’ expectations are met.

The Contracts Specialist is a dynamic role that will provide proactive contract management support on assigned programs from capture to execution and close out. This position is responsible for leading the contracts management for their assigned programs and proposals for the Defense Combat & Trainer Engines business area. This position will work within a cross-functional team to ensure flawless execution on our current programs and support the pursuit of new business. This position involves direct interfacing with internal stakeholders across the organization and externally with various Governmental customers. A comprehensive knowledge of government contract regulations and requirements is critical. The ideal candidate can develop creative and innovative solutions to complex business problems.

Job Description

Job Title

Contracts Specialist (Defense Combat & Trainer Engines)

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Our Contracts function is a trusted and proactive business partner to product lines and serves as the face of GE Aerospace to U.S. and foreign government acquisition customers and airframer procurement organizations. From proposal strategy through development, production, and sustainment, our contracts professionals enable strong business outcomes by combining customer partnership with disciplined contract execution and compliance.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview

This role sits within the GE Aerospace Contracts organization supporting the Defense Combat & Trainer Engines business area. The Contracts Specialist partners cross-functionally with program management, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, finance, and legal to ensure “cradle-to-grave” contract execution—from early capture and proposal through negotiation, administration, change management, and closeout.

Primary location is Evendale, OH , with an additional location option in Lynn, MA .

Role Overview

The Contracts Specialist provides proactive contract management support on assigned programs and proposals from capture to execution and closeout . You will lead contract management activities for your portfolio, directly interfacing with internal stakeholders and government customers.

Success in this role requires comprehensive knowledge of government contracting regulations and requirements, the ability to lead negotiations and resolve complex issues, and the judgment to assess risk and recommend mitigations that protect both customer commitments and GE Aerospace business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Additional Information

The base pay range for this position is $94,000.00-134,000.00 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 November 20th, 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 (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., isa “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.© 2023 GE Aerospace and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Attorney-Client Privileged

Closing

At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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 . 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

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