Contracts Administrator IV

X-energy • Oak Ridge, TN

12d • $119,250 - $139,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides contract services supporting Trios-X’s business efforts and manages the full contract life cycle. Responsibilities include working with customers and suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, administering contracts, and holding contractors accountable for defined deliverables. The position is based onsite in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, five days per week, with travel of up to 10%. Working hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field; relevant years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Typically, ten years of experience in contracts or proposal administration.
• Experience conducting complex negotiations.
• Advanced experience with federal contracts and/or knowledge of commercial procurements.
• Understanding of federal government regulatory guidelines, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate standard contract agreements and documents, including teaming, nondisclosure, contract, subcontract, and other vendor agreements, with appropriate supervision.
• Identify distinct contract requirements, provisions, and terms and conditions for flow-down to subcontractors and vendors.
• Initiate documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Generate and negotiate change orders and modifications with appropriate supervision.
• Resolve issues with customers, subcontractors, and vendors as needed.
• Prepare and disseminate company information regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination.
• Respond to purchase requisitions by defining and justifying the expense.
• Maintain the approved vendor list by verifying vendors are not listed on the Excluded Parties List (EPL) or Denied Parties List.
• Support company proposal efforts, including scheduling proposal kickoff, pricing, and review meetings; assisting subcontractor and vendor participation; and helping prepare, organize, and file proposal documentation.
• Maintain procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure procurement files are compliant.
• Maintain documents, reviews, awards, and contracts in an organized, detailed, centralized filing system.
• Maintain open lines of communication with program managers, finance, and customers as required.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development policy supporting continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior