Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule.
- You have 3 years of experience.
- You can travel 0 to 10% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- DOE Contracting
- Federal Procurement
- Export Control
- Quality Assurance
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement and/or Contract Management
- Experience working with internal stakeholders and supplier relations
- Experience with purchasing first-of-a-kind fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items
- Understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and produce quality work
- High degree of trust and integrity with strong communication skills
About this role
TerraPower seeks a Contract Administrator to support procurement and subcontract management for advanced nuclear reactor development. You'll manage complex federal government contracting (including DOE/DOD agreements), supplier negotiations, and acquisition of specialized nuclear equipment and services while minimizing project risk and ensuring compliance with quality assurance and export control requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support procurement and subcontract management for advanced reactor projects, including federal government contracting
- Manage procurement activities with focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule
- Work with requestors to understand procurement requirements and review statements of work and technical specifications
- Select appropriate terms and conditions for each procurement and negotiate supplier exceptions with Legal
- Perform market research to identify qualified suppliers for specialized nuclear equipment and components
- Prepare and manage pre-award activities: RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, and supplier site visits
- Perform price analyses and obtain funding approval before entering contractual agreements
- Submit procurement packages for review and obtain correct approvals before award
- Issue Purchase Orders and other forms of agreements to suppliers
- Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery and compliance
- Manage post-award activities: performance tracking, change control, quality verification, cost, and schedule management
- Verify receipt of items and resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies
- Perform contract closeout activities and maintain complete and accurate purchasing files and records
- Collaborate with Supply Management team to coordinate review of client contracts and provide negotiation support
Preferred qualifications
- Military experience
- U.S. Government (DOE or DOD) contracting and subcontracting experience
- Nuclear or related industry experience
- Technical background, experience-based or formal
Location, schedule, and travel
Not specified
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