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Job Description Summary

The Government Contracts Manager will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing contract leadership and expertise for government project teams across the nuclear portfolio.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support government proposal activities, including but not limited to: analysis of the Request For Proposals, ensuring proper contract reviews and compliance matrices are completed before any proposals are submitted to customer or any execution activities begin, with particular attention to the financial and business risks of the proposed effort, participating in all proposal team meeting, preparing terms, conditions and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted.

• Partner closely with the commercial teams and customer to assure a clear understanding of the appropriate regulations before and during execution of the contract. Responsible for all regulatory filings and reporting required for contract performance.

• Ability to offer innovative approaches to problem solving and develop solutions to contracting issues in supporting all phases of the acquisition cycle.

• Support sourcing with preparation of flow-down packages for sub-contractors/suppliers

• Play an instrumental role in providing support and guidance to project teams during contract execution to ensure full compliance with government procurement regulations.

• Ensure proper FAR, DFARS, DEARS, and 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance requirements are complied with in subcontracts and contracts.

• Play an instrumental role in helping GEH further develop a strategy to grow U.S. Government and International Government business compliantly.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with government contracts

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Domain expertise with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) with emphasis in Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act and full CAS compliance, DEAR supplemental regulations and 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance subject to Financial Assistance Agreements.

• Experience with various contract types (i.e. Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cooperative Agreements, EPC and contract change management

• Experience in researching compliance issues, applicable regulations and law, and formulating recommendations to management.

• Experience negotiating with international government markets.

• Professional certification by the National Contract Management Association, US government contracts

• Proven ability to draft and negotiate contractual language.

• Outstanding writing and oral communication skills, and ability to influence.

• Ability to concurrently support multiple issues and clients and navigate a matrixed organization effectively.

• Power industry contracting experience interfacing directly with the government or prime contractors

The base pay range for this position is $120k-160k. 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 bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 8/31/2024.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

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., 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.

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

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