Contract Administrator

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.”

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Senior Contract Administrator

TerraPower, LLC. is seeking to contract with a highly capable and motivated Contract Administrator who will report directly to the Director of Procurement to perform duties including sourcing, evaluating, price reasonableness, negotiating, subcontract administration, and closeouts.  This position will also be responsible for supporting the development of new suppliers. This position contributes to enhancing the success of projects by limiting the overall risks and liability associated with supplier sourcing, pricing, evaluating, negotiating, performance and delivery of equipment, materials, completion of services and/or construction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, consultants, management and colleagues in a professional, and proactive manner. The Senior Contract Administrator collaborates with the larger Supply Management, project teams and support functions to coordinate the review of client contracts and provides negotiation support when required.  

Responsibilities:

• Initiate and manage complex subcontracts from pre-award through post-award, with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Partner with internal requestors to understand procurement requirements and ensure the correct goods and services are sourced.
• Select appropriate terms and conditions for procurements and select the right contract vehicle for the need.
• Review and refine Statements of Work to ensure requirements are clearly written for potential suppliers, with no ambiguity.
• Lead sourcing and bidding activities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
• Perform cost and price analysis and draft procurement summaries and basis-of-award documentation.
• Perform market research to identify potential sources and build a qualified, competitive supplier base through strategic partnership agreements.
• Support and execute against broader supply chain strategies, managing a portfolio of subcontracts sized to spend and workload.
• Lead strategic sourcing efforts for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) major equipment and capital (CAPEX) procurements.
• Help build and sustain a strategic supplier base to support current and future program needs.
• Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, schedule, and delivery commitments with suppliers.
• Issue subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders; monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure all procurement activity fully complies with prime contract requirements and company policy.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with first-of-a-kind (FOAK) designs, including supply chain disruptions, technical uncertainties, and intellectual property (IP) considerations.
• Drive cost efficiency while maintaining quality and technical performance and continuously improving procurement processes to accelerate project timelines and strengthen supplier collaboration.
• Verify receipt of items against orders, resolve receipt and payment discrepancies, and review/approve invoices to support timely payment.
• Maintain complete and accurate subcontract files and records; generate reports and metrics from procurement systems to support management decision-making.
• Manage the formal change process for procurement actions and resolve subcontract interpretations, design iterations, material changes, and schedule constraints in coordination with the Technical Representative (TR) or Supplier Project Engineer (SPE).
• Notify management promptly of any deficiencies or actions — on TerraPower's side or the supplier's — that could jeopardize supplier performance.
• Perform subcontract closeouts in a timely manner.
• Perform other procurement and contracting duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications and Skills: 

Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Procurement or Subcontract Management.
• Experience executing subcontracts in accordance with FAR and/or 2 CFR 200 Procurement Standards.
• Experience issuing, awarding, and managing flexibly priced subcontracts.
• Solid understanding of federal cost principles.
• Experience handling export-controlled information.
• Demonstrated ability to perform job duties with little to no supervision.
• Comfortably operating in a fast-paced environment with a sizable workload.
• Highly organized, with strong follow-through and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• A skilled negotiator and clear communicator who builds trust easily with internal stakeholders and suppliers alike.
• A person of high integrity who communicates openly, treats others with respect, and genuinely fosters teamwork.
• Self-directed and comfortable owning outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Experienced in using ERP systems to support procurement and contract administration.

Preferred

• Nuclear industry experience.
• Technical or subject-matter background (can be experience-based).
• Experience with engineered equipment or component procurements, design/build/delivery work, or construction performed under quality assurance requirements.
• A track record of implementing successful interface and procurement strategies.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range:  $116,852.98 - $161,187.79

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  •   Medical
  •   Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/