Senior Contract Administrator

TerraPower·Bellevue, Washington, United States·Posted July 2026

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

TerraPower seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to manage complex subcontracts from pre-award through closeout, supporting advanced nuclear reactor development. This role reports to the Director of Procurement and requires expertise in federal procurement regulations (FAR, 2 CFR 200), supplier negotiation, cost management, and export control compliance.

Responsibilities

—Initiate and manage complex subcontracts from pre-award to post-award with focus on performance, change control, quality, cost and schedule
—Work with requestors to understand procurement requirements and ensure correct goods or services are procured
—Select appropriate terms and conditions for procurements and review Statements of Work for clarity
—Prepare and manage RFPs, RFQs, and Expressions of Interest
—Ensure procurement activities comply with prime contract requirements (FAR, 2 CFR 200) and company policies
—Perform cost and price analysis on supplier proposals
—Draft procurement summaries and basis-for-award documentation
—Negotiate pricing and terms with potential suppliers; issue subcontracts and agreements
—Establish and maintain internal and external customer and supplier relationships
—Perform market research to identify competitive sources
—Drive cost efficiency while maintaining quality and technical performance
—Assist in resolving subcontract interpretations, design iterations, material changes, and schedule constraints
—Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery
—Verify receipt of items and resolve discrepancies
—Maintain complete procurement files and records
—Perform subcontract closeouts in a timely manner

Qualifications

—Minimum 8 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Subcontract/Contract Management
—Demonstrated experience executing subcontracts under FAR and/or 2 CFR 200 Procurement Standards
—Experience issuing, awarding, and managing flexibly priced subcontracts
—Complete understanding of federal cost principles
—Experience handling export-controlled information
—Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
—Ability to perform job duties with little to no supervision
—Experience working in fast-paced environments with sizable workloads
—Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
—High degree of integrity with strong communication and collaborative skills