Job Description Summary
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. You will partner with scientists, program managers, Legal, IP Counsel, Export Compliance, and Finance to enable ARC's research portfolio while managing risk.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract and subcontract administrators, providing day-to-day guidance on complex negotiations, compliance, and workload management.
Federal Awards & Grants Management: Oversee the negotiation and administration of federal financial assistance awards (cooperative agreements, grants) with the DOE, ARPA-E, and other agencies, ensuring full compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and 2 CFR 910 .
Subcontracts & Procurement Oversight: Direct the administration of complex subcontracts, ensuring appropriate flow-downs (FAR/DFARS and 2 CFR), cost allowability (Subpart E), and supplier performance tracking.
R&D & Commercial Agreements: Guide the team in drafting and negotiating research agreements, CRADAs, NDAs, technology licenses, and university/national lab subawards.
Risk, IP & Compliance: Ensure protection of intellectual property, data rights, and export control (ITAR/EAR) compliance across all project portfolios.
Process & Strategy: Collaborate with Legal, IP Counsel, Export Compliance, and Finance to continuously improve contracting processes, tools, and training for research teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Engineering, or a related field (JD, MBA, or paralegal certification a plus)
5+ years of contracts/grants management experience in a federally funded R&D environment, with 2+ years of direct people-management experience leading contract or procurement professionals
Deep working knowledge of 2 CFR 200/910 and familiar 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
CFCM, CPCM, NCMA, or CGMS certification preferred
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 Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . 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 Vernova 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
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $154,800.00 and $258,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 06, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment,…