Senior Contract Administrator
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
Desired
- —Nuclear industry experience
- —Technical background
- —Experience implementing successful interface, contracting, and/or procurement strategies
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Job details
FieldAdministrative
LocationBellevue, Washington, United States
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026
About the company
TerraPower →A nuclear innovation company founded by Bill Gates, building the Natrium sodium-cooled fast reactor and advancing medical isotope production.
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