Director, Contracts, Enrichment Operations

BWXT • Oak Ridge, TN

14d • $131,480 - $207,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Contracts will lead the Contracts organization for BWXT Enrichment Operations (BWXT-EO), ensuring business units and functional partners are equipped to maximize the value of customer contracts. The role manages contracting activities across the department, supports major proposal efforts and partnership agreements, and serves as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle.

The Director partners with Legal, Business Development, project teams, and company leadership to draft, negotiate, and administer contracts; evaluate risks and requirements; support proposals; guide compliance; and develop contract solutions that advance business and financial objectives. The position also manages reporting staff and the department cost center budget, and ensures the organization is staffed, trained, and equipped to support business growth.

This is an onsite position based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (preferred), Erwin, Tennessee, Lynchburg, Virginia, or Washington, DC. Travel is required as needed. The stated Tennessee base salary range is $131,480–$207,000 per year. Compensation may vary based on local market factors and candidate-specific considerations; the overall package may include an annual cash incentive and medical, retirement, and other benefits. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, and the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in contracts, or a combination of contracts, procurement, project management, and/or financial support for complex contract actions involving government contracts.
• Experience with a wide range of contract types, including CR, FFP, T&M, incentive-based, IDIQ, CRADA, FOA, and grants, across the contracting lifecycle from pre-solicitation through closeout.
• Expertise in contract change management, including directed changes, particularly in firm-fixed-price (FFP) environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience working across management levels and with internal and external customers.
• Ability to identify contract risks and address complex contract, financial, and business or legal issues.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and take a hands-on approach when needed.
• Leadership skills that include coaching and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Extensive familiarity with government regulations, including FAR, DEAR, DFARS, and NASA FAR, and federal cost principles.
• Working knowledge of finance or accounting related to budgeting, cost control, treasury, and risk management.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop non-traditional solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Successful completion of pre-employment checks and drug screening; the role may also require federal eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information, including an extensive background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or law degree; these do not replace the required experience.
• Project management experience.
• Experience managing budgets and direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the BWXT-EO Contracts organization and oversee all department functions.
• Partner with Legal to draft, negotiate, and amend contracts and related agreements; resolve contract issues, review risks, and support proposals and cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Legal on contract and agreement negotiations, leading them when requested, in alignment with business goals, company policies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate terms and conditions in project solicitations and identify risks, ambiguities, and conflicts requiring consideration in proposals or negotiations.
• Work with proposal teams to shape winning strategies, streamline approaches based on contract type, and identify relevant risks.
• Understand contract and project requirements and guide project personnel to ensure compliance and minimize company risk.
• Communicate project status and potential risk factors to BWXT-EO leadership.
• Build and maintain customer relationships to support balanced agreements that meet project objectives while managing company risk.
• Provide strategic guidance to Contracts and project staff and collaborate with Legal on contract solutions supporting business and project goals.
• Ensure the Contracts organization is properly staffed, trained, and equipped to support business growth.
• Manage and develop reporting staff and oversee the Contracts cost center budget.
• Partner with leadership to ensure compliance with BWXT Corporate Policies and Contracting Guidelines, obtain necessary approvals, and develop policies and procedures as needed.
• Support customer reviews, audits, and responses to financial audit inquiries, particularly those concerning cost allowability.

Benefits

• The total compensation package may include an annual cash incentive.
• Medical benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Other benefits; specific plan details are provided to selected candidates with an employment offer.

What This Job Offers

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