Job Description Summary

The Government Import Contract Specialist supports GE Aerospace Defense & Systems by preparing and submitting Duty Free Entry Entitlement requests and coordinating Duty Free Certificates in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for U.S. DoD contracts. This role is highly process-oriented and collaborative, working across Sourcing, Transportation/Logistics, and Contracts to align foreign-sourced supplies to prime contracts and secure duty-free treatment per the DFARS.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Contract and Eligibility Setup

• Confirm inclusion of DFARS 252.225-7013 in prime contracts; coordinate with Contracts to request modifications if needed 
• Identify eligible foreign supplies by product line and align part numbers (P/Ns) to the correct prime contract number using CMS/IMPACT/SFDC reports in partnership with Sourcing and Digital/DT teams 

PIEE Entitlement Creation

• Register for and maintain appropriate PIEE access (Vendor role; DFE application), coordinating with the GE Admin approver 
• Create DFE “Entitlement” records in PIEE, accurately entering approximately 46 data points per prime contract request (contract data, supplier details, NSN/part numbers, broker contact, etc.) 
• Link the designated customs broker to the entitlement and coordinate tokenized broker access as required by DCMA 

Government/Stakeholder Coordination

• Submit entitlements for ACO verification and track approvals against stated lead times; support the broker’s creation of Duty Free Certificate requests in PIEE 
• Coordinate with DCMA Customs for certificate issuance within required timeframes; ensure shipments are covered within six months of shipment date 

Supplier and Shipment Readiness

• Provide suppliers with required DFE invoice notifications and exterior package markings; verify inclusion on commercial invoices and bills of lading 
• Ensure suppliers use the correct HTS subheading for DFE (HTS 9808.00.30xx) aligned to emergency war material purchased abroad under applicable contracts 

Closeout and Compliance

• Support standard work for certificate reconciliation, compliance monitoring, and finance reconciliation when any portion is dutiable 
• Maintain organized records of entitlements, certificates, and supporting documentation to enable audits and metrics tracking 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years contracts/sourcing & supplier experience) + minimum of 3 years Sourcing, Transportation/Logistics, and Contracts in a manufacturing or aerospace setting experience

• GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience is permitted

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience collaborating with Sourcing, Transportation/Logistics, and Contracts in a manufacturing or aerospace setting
• Demonstrated data accuracy and attention to detail in multi-field government portal submissions (approx. 46 data elements per request) 
• Strong process orientation with the ability to follow defined workflows, SLAs, and standard work across multiple stakeholders 
• Proficiency with web-based government systems (PIEE) and internal ERP/PLM/reporting tools (e.g., CMS/IMPACT/SFDC references as inputs) 
• Experience in Defense or U.S. Government contracting environments; familiarity with DFARS/FAR provisions applicable to import compliance (e.g., DFARS 252.225-7013, FAR 52.225-8) 
• Prior PIEE DFE experience (Entitlement creation, broker linking, ACO/DCMA interactions) with understanding of lead times and sequencing 
• Knowledge of import compliance, customs brokerage coordination, HTS classification for DFE (9808.00.30), and shipping document requirements 
• Experience preparing supplier instructions and coaching suppliers on invoice statements and packaging/marking standards for DFE 

Key Competencies

• Process-oriented and detail-focused
• Collaborative cross-functional communicator
• Flexible and able to manage dynamic priorities and multiple entitlements simultaneously
• Results-driven with strong follow-through on approvals, documentation, and closeout

The base pay range for this position is $115,000-$130,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.  This posting is expecte