Job Description Summary

The Senior Specialist - Government Operations is an individual contributor who is responsible for GE Aerospace Research's US Government funded program activity (as both prime and subcontractor). The position requires solid proficiency in financial planning, data reporting, and regulation compliance for a variety of contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, etc) and develop proficiency in Cost Reimbursement and development contracts, as described in the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Finally, you will engage in and support data analysis for a variety of contract auditing responsibilities. This work is generally defined in scope, will utilize your understanding and experience to execute business objectives, and you will have the ability to affect short term and some long-term business goals.

GE Aerospace Research will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic recovery while shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Integrate with a large cross-functional and matrixed team that comprises the GE Aerospace Research Government Operations organization. This responsibility includes both direct and indirect collaboration relationships, as well as communication to Executive site leaders at GE Aerospace Research.

• Manage GE Aerospace Research's US Government Direct & Indirect projects - ensure coordination with Aerospace Technical/Project management from a financial and contractual perspective. Ensure that Direct & Indirect proposal requests are supported for the majority of project opening tasks. Monitor project financials and ensure funding changes are enacted as authorized.

• Manage reporting for contract and portfolio level financials in support of GE Aerospace Research's US Government Direct & Indirect projects.

• Monitor for billing holds and perform revenue adjustments as appropriate. Perform spend forecasting based on plan and signal reactions as needed.

• Ensure coordination with Aerospace Technical/Project management from a financial and contractual perspective.

• Ensure that Direct & Indirect proposal requests are supported for the majority of project opening tasks. Monitor project financials and ensure funding changes are enacted as authorized.

• Support proposal process execution.

• Manage government contracting metric reporting.

• Perform data analysis in support of yearly compliance audits.

• Drive inputs to government business operations process improvements and strategy.

• Engage with cross functional team to support project leader in successful execution of external contracts.

• Support risk and opportunity management during proposal and execution phase of projects.

• Monitor monthly/quarterly spend, resolve subcontractor invoice disputes, assists with invoice collection efforts.

• Engage in and promote an environment of continuous improvement, able to suggest and implement Contract Operations process improvements.

• Use judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems that impact the function. Bring new perspective on existing solutions. Use technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in fields related to finance, accounting, business administration

• Minimum of five (5) years of data analytics/ reporting experience.

• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel.

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

• Experience with MS Office, accounting systems and practices within a research environment.

• Working knowledge of Oracle Project

• Working knowledge of MS Word and Power Point

• Working knowledge of USG agency submission websites such as DOD, DOE, and various consortium submission websites

The base pay range for this position is 100,000 - 205,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on November 1, 2024

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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