The Contract Administrator supports the organization in all aspects of commercial and U.S. Government contract administration activity. Active participant and leader in driving measurable process improvement; acts as a primary point of contact with our customers for contractual issues. Ensures proposal preparation and program execution are focused on risk mitigation, change management, and timely issue resolution. Able to develop, negotiate, and execute terms and conditions and complex agreements with partners, customers, and subcontractors to facilitate short and long-term business goals.
Essential Responsibilities: As a Contract Administrator, you will:
- Prepare and negotiate complex contract/teaming agreement terms and conditions and provide associated risk mitigation opportunities and recommendations.
- Actively support Project Teams, working closely with Business Development, Finance, and other functional and technical team members to thoroughly review solicitation terms and conditions and to develop a compliant proposal.
- Drive all contract negotiations; ensuring all resultant customer agreements minimize GRC risk - Help identify, develop and deploy key metrics to drive the contracts organization to higher levels of overall performance
- Complete hands-on order entry of incoming contract documents into the designated ERP system
- Assist in the development of contract administration procedures in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, customer requirements, and sound business judgment
- Prepare Certifications and Representations on behalf of the company - Maintain records, spreadsheets, and other tracking documents as required to support: internal and external audits, manage contract-related data, and generate reports as required
- Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 4 years business experience or Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of business experience
- Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of a matrix organization; ability to develop relationships within all levels of the organization
- Ability to review contractual documents for sufficiency and risk
- Extensive organizational and time management skills; must be able to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and detail in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
- Familiarity with both U.S. Government and commercial contracts - US citizenship required
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and CAS; experience with the Department of Energy and/or National Lab
- Strength in analytical skills; comfortable reviewing and analyzing cost and pricing details
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
- Must be 18 years or older
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and CAS; experience with the Department of Energy and/or National Labs is desirable
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple shifting priorities and deliver quality results under deadlines
- Business skills and credibility to advise and influence leadership team - Creative and innovative problem solving skills
- ERP knowledge desirable, prior use of Oracle project accounting
- Understands and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications of contract actions
- Excellent teambuilding and situational leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and negotiate complex cost-price and technical issues with customers
- Experience with government property administration
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.
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).
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $95,300.00 and $158,700.00. 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 December 18, 2025.
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.