Defense & Systems Capture Support Finance Leader

GE Aerospace • Loves Park, IL • 2d ago

Job Description Summary

The Capture Support Finance Leader will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic business opportunities during the early stages of opportunity identification and development. This position will align closely with capture teams to refine strategies, develop business cases, and ensure seamless financial support throughout the pre-proposal phase. The role also facilitates the Finance team's transition from opportunity development to proposal support, ensuring continuity and alignment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

Align with Opportunity Identification & Development efforts to support strategic business pursuits.

Contribute to the development and refinement of capture strategies, providing financial insights and recommendations.

Lead the creation of business cases for strategic captures, ensuring robust financial analysis and alignment with organizational goals.

Serve as the Finance functional counterpart for pre-proposal support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive success.

Facilitate the Finance team handoff from opportunity development to proposal support, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of financial oversight.

Required Qualifications

Strong background in finance, business case development, and strategic planning within the aerospace or defense industry.

Experience supporting capture teams and contributing to strategy development.

Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across functions.

Ability to manage transitions and ensure alignment between opportunity development and proposal support phases.

Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Finance / Deal Underwriting.

Desired Characteristics

Familiarity with Defense & Systems capture processes and proposal development.

Expertise in financial modeling and risk assessment.

Knowledge of lean methodologies and process improvement principles.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $128,800 - $171,700. 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. This posting is expected to close on 11/07/25.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( i.e ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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 Aerospace 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

LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Aerospace 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.

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