Leads a team managing federally funded research awards, subcontracts, procurement compliance, and collaborative R&D agreements. Oversees negotiations involving grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs, NDAs, licenses, and university or national lab subawards. Ensures compliance with federal regulations, cost allowability, flow-down provisions, intellectual property and data rights, and export controls. Partners with Legal, Finance, scientists, program managers, and compliance teams to manage risk and improve contracting processes, tools, and training.
Job Description SummaryGE 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
#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication 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, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.
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 InformationGE 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
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, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.
GE Vernova Boulder, Colorado, USA Office
208 Wild Tiger Rd, Boulder, Colorado, 80302-9263, United States, Boulder, United States, 80302-9263
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