Senior Manager - Contracts

GE Vernova • Washington, DC

2d • $154,800 - $258,000 • Remote

About The Position

GE Vernova's Advanced Research Center is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the negotiation, administration, and compliance of federally funded research awards and collaborative R&D agreements. The role partners with scientists, program managers, Legal, IP Counsel, Export Compliance, and Finance to enable ARC's research portfolio while managing risk.

The Senior Manager leads and develops contract and subcontract administrators; oversees federal financial assistance awards and complex subcontracts; guides drafting and negotiation of research and commercial agreements; and ensures appropriate protection of intellectual property, data rights, and export-control compliance. The role also works across functions to improve contracting processes, tools, and training for research teams.

This is a remote position. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; final offers, where applicable, are contingent on obtaining U.S. Government authorization for access. Relocation assistance is provided. The stated U.S. pay range is $154,800 to $258,000, with geographic differentials in certain areas, and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of contracts or grants management experience in a federally funded R&D environment.
• At least 2 years of direct people-management experience leading contract or procurement professionals.
• Deep working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 910, and familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Strong experience managing subcontracts, flow-down provisions, and cost-reimbursable agreements.
• Familiarity with export controls (ITAR/EAR) and federal IP/data rights.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• JD, MBA, or paralegal certification.
• CFCM, CPCM, NCMA, or CGMS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract and subcontract administrators, providing day-to-day guidance on complex negotiations, compliance, and workload management.
• Oversee negotiation and administration of federal financial assistance awards, including cooperative agreements and grants with DOE, ARPA-E, and other agencies, ensuring compliance with 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 910.
• Direct administration of complex subcontracts, including FAR/DFARS and 2 CFR flow-downs, cost allowability under Subpart E, and supplier performance tracking.
• Guide the team in drafting and negotiating research agreements, CRADAs, NDAs, technology licenses, and university and national laboratory subawards.
• Ensure protection of intellectual property and data rights, and export-control compliance under ITAR/EAR, across project portfolios.
• Collaborate with Legal, IP Counsel, Export Compliance, and Finance to continuously improve contracting processes, tools, and training for research teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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