Director, Contracts, Enrichment Operations

BWXT•Oak Ridge, TN

15d•$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 value from customer contracts. The role manages all contracting activities within the BWXT-EO Contracts department, supports major proposal efforts and partnership agreements, and serves as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle to advance business and financial objectives. The Director oversees contract drafting, negotiation, amendments, risk review, issue resolution, proposal support, and cross-functional initiatives in collaboration with Legal and Business Development. The role guides project personnel on contract requirements and compliance, communicates project status and risks to leadership, builds customer relationships, develops and manages staff, oversees the department cost center budget, and ensures compliance with corporate policies and contracting guidelines. The position supports customer reviews, audits, and financial audit inquiries, particularly those involving cost allowability. The position is onsite and may be based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (preferred), Erwin, Tennessee, Lynchburg, Virginia, or Washington, DC. Travel is required as needed. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, and the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.

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 all contracting phases from pre-solicitation through closeout.
Expertise in contract change management, including directed changes, particularly in FFP environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience working across management levels and with internal and external customers.
Ability to identify contract risks and address complex contract, financial, and business/legal issues.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and take a hands-on approach when needed.
Leadership skills, including 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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced or law degree.
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.
Participate in and, when requested, lead contract and agreement negotiations with Business Development and Legal.
Evaluate terms and conditions on new project solicitations, identifying risks, ambiguities, and conflicts that may require special consideration.
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 adherence to corporate policies and contracting guidelines, secure required approvals, and develop policies and procedures as needed.
Support customer reviews, audits, and responses to financial audit inquiries, particularly those related to cost allowability.