Government Contracting Compliance Leader

GE Aerospace • Washington DC, DC

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About The Position

The Senior Compliance Leader - Government Contracting Compliance is the joint-owner of GE Aerospace’s Government Contracting Compliance risk area, overseeing adherence to the CAS, FAR, and DFARS, and leading the team that serves as the primary liaison with U.S. Department of Defense auditors and contracting officers. This role also oversees GE Aerospace Site Compliance Review programs, which assesses site execution against key compliance control and operational risk requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 14 years of professional experience
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in government compliance or accounting, finance, government audits or similar fields
• 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)).

Nice To Haves

• Strong program/project management capabilities.
• Deep expertise in FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Experience in leading teams and managing complex audits or regulatory negotiations
• Demonstrated ability to translate legal issues into actionable advice for business.
• Established analytical ability.
• Experience with corporate compliance, integrity investigations and audit functions.
• Strong interpersonal and leaderships skills.
• Proven ability to develop process-driven solutions to recurring issues.
• Creativity, vision, and sound judgment in developing and implementing legal solutions.
• Proactive and defined self-starter with superior communication skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to tailor content, presentation, and language to various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive internal and external stakeholders to a decision in a matrix corporate environment.
• Ability to make decisions that have deep impact.
• Actively embraces new ways of thinking and practices that increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and govern the government compliance team to set direction, priorities and operating rhythm for government compliance activities.
• Deeply understand the government contracting compliance risk, which means (a) having an intimate familiarity with the laws, regulations, and case law relevant to the risk and how it develops; and (b) understanding how this risk is manifesting itself in GE Aerospace specifically.
• Serve as primary contact for DCAA, DCMA and other government oversight officials; manage audits, regulatory inquiries, and data requests; coordinate responses and ensure timely, accurate and consistent communication.
• Lead Monthly Operating Reviews with owners of highest sub-risk areas to evaluate and support progress against KPIs.
• Provide oversight governance and support to CAS compliance sub-risk leader, including ensuring vigilant stewardship of CAS Disclosure Statements (including updates, consistency evaluations, and support of government review); ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Be aware of and appropriately analyze available internal data to gain insights into trends, discrete concerns, and potentially gaps or weaknesses in existing risk controls.
• Maintain an understanding the risk controls used to manage this risk area.
• Monitor, test and improve control effectiveness and efficiency, addressing gaps and driving corrective actions.
• Act as a subject matter expert on relevant government contracting compliance matters.
• Oversee the Site Compliance Review process, by supporting and growing the relevant functional leader and appropriately allocating resources to support relevant site audits.
• Prepare executive level reporting, presentations, and strategic insights on compliance performance.
• Lead development, implementation, and review of policies, procedures and associated documentation.
• Provide advice, training, and support principally related to the risk area.
• Investigate compliance concerns, manage audits of internal teams and external counterparties relating to emerging risks, implement corrective actions, and develop strategies that will continue to strengthen a world class compliance culture.
• Represent the business in internal and external forums.
• Utilize FLIGHT DECK to simplify processes and reduce cycle time, including development of standard practices and web-based tools.

Benefits

• 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., 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.
• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level