Contracts Specialist

The GE Aerospace Electrical Power Contracts team is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Specialist based in Cheltenham. In this role, you’ll be a key member of the Civil Contracts team and a proactive partner to the business, serving as the face of GE to our diverse customers, including US and foreign governments, airframers, and shipbuilders. As a Contracts Specialist, you’ll manage contracts from start to finish—covering everything from proposal strategy, negotiation, and execution to the full development, production, and sustainment lifecycle. You’ll bring expertise in customer relationships, regulations, contract terms, price and profit negotiation, risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and scope management. This role is all about collaboration, working across multiple functions to enable business success. The Contracts team is laser‑focused on delivering deals that exceed expectations for both GE and our customers, all while ensuring compliance and driving value. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire contracting lifecycle, including proposals, negotiations, commercial issues, claims, and disputes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between GE Aerospace and customers on all proposal and contractual matters.
• Lead contract negotiations and interpretation with some supervision.
• Collaborate with functional teams to ensure proper communication of contractual requirements (pre‑ and post‑award).
• Problem‑solve and develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with other functional areas.
• Present business risks and recommended mitigation strategies to key stakeholders and business leaders.
• Understand business case financials to ensure contractual risks are captured and addressed.
• Manage various contract types, including complex development contracts (Firm Fixed Price, FAR15, FAR12) for US Government activities.
• Handle civil contracts with a solid understanding of commercial terms and conditions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and/or equivalent contract management work experience.
• Well‑rounded experience and/or understanding in government, defence, aerospace, or civil contract formation and execution.
• Working experience or knowledge of US Government Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and UK MoD DEFCONs.
• Familiarity with European and UK Government‑funded agreements (e.g., Collaboration, Grant Offer Letters).

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in defence, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing or engineering industries is advantageous.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute in a high‑performing, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work independently with strong fiscal and time‑management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines.
• High‑energy team player with a proactive approach.

Other Information

• Periodic international travel may be required.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.

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.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Total Reward

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