Sr Government Contracts Manager

Job Description Summary

The Government Contracts Manager will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing contract leadership and strategic expertise for government project teams across the nuclear portfolio. You will be instrumental in helping GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) further develop and execute a strategy to expand our U.S. and International Government business while ensuring full regulatory compliance throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Proposal Leadership: Support all government proposal activities, including Request for Proposal (RFP) analysis, preparation of terms, conditions, and assumptions, and completion of compliance matrices. Identify and assess financial and business risks prior to submission.
  • Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Serve as the primary partner to the commercial and project management teams to ensure clear understanding of, and adherence to, applicable regulations. Oversee all regulatory filings and reporting required for contract performance.
  • Strategic Negotiation: Research, draft, review, and negotiate government contracts. Develop and implement negotiation strategies while monitoring progress and advising management on best practices.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks. Ensure organizational policies align with federal laws and regulations.
  • Stakeholder Guidance: Provide expert training and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding government-specific contracting matters.
  • Supply Chain Support: Partner with the Sourcing team to prepare flow-down packages for subcontractors and suppliers to ensure compliance.
  • Execution Support: Provide ongoing guidance to project teams during the contract execution phase to maintain full compliance with government procurement regulations.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in government contracting.
  • Export Control: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Final offers are contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain authorization for access to this information from the U.S. Government.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and lead. Proven ability to support multiple stakeholders concurrently and navigate a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Domain Expertise: Strong, demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DEAR, and 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance.
  • Contracting Versatility: Experience managing various contract types, including FFP, CPFF, IDIQ, Consortium Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, and EPC contracts, as well as contract change management.

Desired Characteristics

  • Technical Proficiency: In-depth understanding of the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, Build America, Buy America, and other domestic preference requirements.
  • Market Experience: Demonstrated experience in researching compliance issues and negotiating with international government markets.
  • Professional Certification: NCMA (National Contract Management Association) certification is highly preferred.
  • Industry Background: Power industry contracting experience, particularly interfacing directly with government entities or prime contractors.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to Wilmington, NC as needed.

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: June 29, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,200.00 and $173,700.00. 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 June 03, 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.
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