Senior Manager – Contracts

GE Vernova

. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract and subcontract administrators .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $154,800 - $258,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contracts and grants management within a federally funded R&D environment, with a strong focus on compliance with federal regulations and effective negotiation strategies. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while improving contracting processes and managing risk across research portfolios.

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Contracts ManagementNegotiation SkillsCompliance ExpertisePeople ManagementFAR/DFARS Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Contracts ManagementGrants ManagementNegotiationComplianceCost-Reimbursable AgreementsSubcontract AdministrationFlow-Down ProvisionsExport ControlsIntellectual Property ProtectionResearch Agreements

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CFCMCPCMNCMACGMS

Industry Keywords

2 CFR 2002 CFR 910FARDFARSITAREARFederal Financial AssistanceCooperative AgreementsGrantsResearch Portfolios

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract and subcontract administrators
Provide 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
Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and 2 CFR 910
Direct administration of complex subcontracts, including FAR/DFARS and 2 CFR flow-downs
Monitor cost allowability under Subpart E and supplier performance
Guide drafting and negotiation of research agreements, CRADAs, NDAs, technology licenses, and university/national lab subawards
Ensure protection of intellectual property, data rights, and export control compliance across project portfolios
Collaborate with Legal, IP Counsel, Export Compliance, and Finance
Improve contracting processes, tools, and training for research teams
Enable the Advanced Research Center's research portfolio while managing risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of contracts/grants management experience in a federally funded R&D environment
2+ years of direct people-management experience leading contract or procurement professionals
Deep working knowledge of 2 CFR 200/910
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
Ability to lead complex negotiations, compliance, and workload management
CFCM, CPCM, NCMA, or CGMS certification preferred
Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Ability to meet heightened security checks directed by clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
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
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation assistance