Overview
The Senior Contracts Manager serves as a key contracts leader for high-priority and complex programs, providing strategic oversight across the full contract lifecycle — from initial solicitation and proposal review through contract administration, execution, and closeout. This role protects the business through sound contractual guidance, effective risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in contract terms and conditions, a strong grasp of contract law and legal principles, and the ability to assess, draft, and negotiate contractual language with confidence. The role involves identifying areas of risk, developing mitigation strategies, and helping the business reach compliant, commercially sound outcomes. The position requires the ability to clearly explain terms, articulate risks and opportunities, support or lead negotiations, and guide teams toward solutions that align with business objectives and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
* Act as the senior contracts point of contact for critical and complex programs.
* Manage the full contracting lifecycle, including solicitation review, proposal support, contract formation, administration, change management, and closeout.
* Review, draft, and negotiate contract terms and conditions, including redlining and risk analysis.
* Interpret contractual provisions and assess legal and commercial implications.
* Identify contractual risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders and leaders.
* Advise business leadership on contract exposure, including the financial or commercial implications of contractual risk.
* Support and lead contract negotiations with customers and other counterparties as needed.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to develop compliant, practical contracting solutions that meet business needs.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with a range of customers and internal partners.
* Resolve complex contractual and business issues within area of expertise.
* Apply knowledge of FAR and applicable supplements, or demonstrate strong capability in commercial and international contracting.
* Drive process improvement initiatives and support Lean adoption to improve contracting efficiency and business performance.
* Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment through strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and influence.
* Support domestic and international travel as business needs require.
Qualifications
* Significant experience in contracts management, contract negotiation, and contract administration in a complex business environment.
* Strong knowledge of contract law, legal principles, and contract terms and conditions.
* Demonstrated ability to review and redline agreements, assess risk, and develop mitigation strategies.
* Experience advising senior leaders on contractual matters and business risk.
* Familiarity with government contracting regulations, including FAR and supplements, is preferred; strong commercial and international contracting experience is valuable.
* Proven ability to work effectively across multiple business functions and influence without direct authority.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
* Experience leading projects or initiatives focused on process improvement and Lean principles.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve complex issues with sound judgment.
Desirable Characteristics
* Experience with U.S. Government (USG) Contracts, International Direct Commercial Sale Contracts, or Civil Contracts.
* High energy team player.
* Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
* Project management skills.
Location and Benefits
Flexible working arrangements where possible. The UK Contracts team is based in the Cheltenham office.
Total Reward
GE Aerospace offers a flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice. Default in the benefits fund includes pension, bonus, life assurance, group income protection, and private medical cover. Participants may tailor benefits to individual needs.
Security Clearance and Right to Work
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role. Right to work in the UK support and sponsorship are considered in line with UK immigration rules. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
About GE Aerospace
We invent the future of flight and are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We value respect for people and operate with a lean model. We strive to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent and empower employees to reach their potential. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers.
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