Program Manager - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Consent Agreement

GE Aerospace • Washington DC, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace is seeking a Program Manager - DDTC Consent Agreement to lead the execution of key workstreams supporting the company’s trade compliance obligations under its Consent Agreement with the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, tracking, and reporting program activities to ensure commitments, milestones, corrective actions, and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time. Reporting to the Executive Leader, International Trade Compliance and partnering closely with the Chief Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, the Program Manager will work across Legal & Compliance, business teams, and other functional stakeholders to drive alignment, accountability, and timely execution. The ideal candidate is a strong program leader who can manage multiple complex initiatives in a matrixed and highly regulated environment. Prior International Trade Compliance experience is not required; however, experience in compliance, legal, or other regulated settings is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience in compliance, legal or other regulated settings OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of professional experience compliance, legal or other regulated settings OR High School Diploma with minimum of 14 years of professional experience compliance, legal or other regulated settings
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in compliance, legal or other regulated settings

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and driving multiple workstreams to completion.
• Strong experience with integrated planning, status reporting, executive communications, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work effectively across a matrixed organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, including the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize data into actions and decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear materials for senior leadership.
• Experience in a regulated, compliance-driven, legal, audit, or risk management environment, including support for compliance transformation, governance, remediation programs, and regulatory commitments.
• Familiarity with lean methodologies, process optimization, and structured operating cadences.
• Experience creating and managing executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Excellent communicator with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve ambiguous problems with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, can-do mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for execution of the DDTC Consent Agreement, including integrated planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and closure of actions across multiple workstreams.
• Plan and manage regular operating cadences, including weekly meetings, and partner with workstream owners to ensure commitments and milestones are delivered on time in alignment with Consent Agreement requirements and Special Compliance Officer (SCO) expectations.
• Coordinate engagement with internal leaders and external stakeholders, as needed, including the Special Compliance Officer, external auditor, and DDTC.
• Prepare executive-level status reports and briefing materials summarizing program progress, key risks, action items, resource needs, and overall performance against commitments.
• Drive cross-functional execution of Consent Agreement requirements, including support for audits, digital transformation initiatives, training, and jurisdiction/classification validation activities.
• Monitor, track, and escalate program risks, issues, and remediation actions, ensuring clear ownership, due dates, and completion criteria.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of processes, procedures, training, and governance mechanisms needed to sustain compliance commitments.
• Apply lean and process improvement principles to strengthen program execution, action tracking, reporting, and operating rhythms.
• Lead effectively in ambiguous or evolving situations, balancing long-term strategic priorities with urgent tactical actions and deadlines.

Benefits

• 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.
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

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