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

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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 such as 2 CFR 200 and FAR/DFARS. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and improving contracting processes while ensuring protection of intellectual property and export control compliance.

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Contracts ManagementGrants ManagementFederal ComplianceLeadership ExperienceNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Contracts ManagementGrants ManagementNegotiationComplianceCost-Reimbursable AgreementsSubcontract AdministrationFlow-Down ProvisionsExport ControlsIntellectual Property ProtectionRisk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional CommunicationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CFCMCPCMNCMACGMS

Industry Keywords

2 CFR 2002 CFR 910FARDFARSITAREARResearch AgreementsCooperative AgreementsNDASubawards

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
Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 910
Direct administration of complex subcontracts and ensure appropriate FAR/DFARS and 2 CFR flow-downs
Ensure cost allowability and supplier performance tracking
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
Collaborate with Legal, IP Counsel, Export Compliance, and Finance
Improve contracting processes, tools, and training for research teams
Manage risk across the Advanced Research Center's research portfolio

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
Access to U.S. export-controlled information, with authorization from the U.S. Government where applicable
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
CFCM, CPCM, NCMA, or CGMS certification preferred
Ability to satisfy heightened security checks directed by clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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