Senior Subcontract Manager

TerraPower.•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy and innovations in medical isotopes. Founded in 2006, the company aims to raise global living standards through advancements in nuclear power and related sciences. TerraPower is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor research and development, influencing the nuclear power landscape, and contributing to the production of medical isotopes. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling a minimum of fifteen-twenty years in technically oriented contracting.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently while effectively leading cross‑functional teams.
Demonstrated integrity, trustworthiness, openness in communication, and commitment to supporting a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in contracting roles with international exposure
Direct experience with engineering‑related contracting in the nuclear industry
Experience working with DOE National Laboratories and understanding of their operational frameworks
Technical or subject‑matter background (education or experience‑based)

Responsibilities

Lead contract management activities for assigned programs, clients, or TerraPower projects, including government contracts, subcontracts, grants, government funding opportunities, and commercial agreements.
Serve as TerraPower’s primary interface with external government and commercial customer contracting organizations for assigned programs, ensuring consistent communication and alignment throughout contract development and execution.
Oversee and support Business Development activities through review, negotiation strategy, and leadership of agreement execution.
Provide ongoing oversight of executed contracts with emphasis on compliance, change control, risk management, quality, cost, schedule, and performance.
Support department leadership by contributing to process improvements, tool development, staff training, and budget planning and control.
Coordinate and lead cross‑functional engagement with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders to support contract strategy, development, and administration.
Provide subcontract management oversight and guidance as required, partnering with Procurement to implement subcontracting strategies.
Ensure contract files, documentation, and approvals are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.