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The External Partnership Manager supports the organization in government business development and U.S. Government contract administration activity. Active leader in driving measurable process improvement; acts as a primary point of contact with our business units and customers for complex contractual issues. Leads the ARC and other Vernova business in shaping ideas, responding to proposals and some elements of contract negotiation.GE Vernova’s Advanced Research business is the central innovation engine for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, which will be unified under one banner called GE Vernova. The research organization is made up of 250+ researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Actively support Project Teams in the ARC and in Vernova businesses, working closely with functional and technical team members to shape and win solicitations.
- Acts as primary SME on government operations/contracting with other Vernova businesses, pulls in other SMEs as needed
- Prepare and negotiate complex contract/teaming agreement terms and conditions with attention to financial and business risk mitigation opportunities, and review pricing bids for accuracy and consistency.
- Ability to work cross-functionally to gather, interpret, analyze, and present information to peers and senior leadership.
- Help identify, develop and deploy key metrics to drive the contracts organization to higher levels of overall performance.
- Complete hands-on order entry of incoming contract documents into the designated ERP system.
- Assist in the development of contract administration procedures in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, customer requirements, and sound business judgment.
- Maintain records, spreadsheets, and other tracking documents as required to support: internal and external audits, manage contract-related data, and generate reports as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other related discipline with minimum 6 years business experience.
- Proven ability to negotiate complex Government awards and administer complex teaming and subcontract negotiations.
- Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of a matrix organization; ability to develop relationships within all levels of the organization.
- Ability to review contractual documents for sufficiency and risk.
- Extensive organizational and time management skills; must be able to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and detail in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with both U.S. Government and commercial contracts.
- FAR/DFAR/DEAR/CFR/TINA and CAS knowledge and experience.
- US citizenship required.
- Strength in analytical skills; comfortable reviewing and analyzing cost and pricing details.
- Experience working with various Government agencies including the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at GE Vernova Careers (gecareers.com) to be considered.
Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple shifting priorities and deliver quality results under deadlines.
- Business skills and credibility to advise and influence leadership team.
- Creative and innovative problem solving skills.
- ERP knowledge desirable, prior use of Oracle project accounting.
- Understands and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications of contract actions.
- Excellent teambuilding and situational leadership skills.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPCM, CFCM, NCMA, etc.) desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and negotiate complex cost-price and technical issues with customers.
- Experience with intellectual property.
The salary range for this position is $134,400 - $224,000 USD, annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.
GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
