Senior Subcontract Manager

TerraPower LLC.•Kemmerer, WY

2d•$161,322 - $215,096•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing advanced nuclear reactors and innovations in medical isotopes. The company aims to raise global living standards through affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy. TerraPower is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor R&D and influencing the nuclear power landscape. They are 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 15+ 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.
Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, or developing teams in a contract management or related environment.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members toward shared goals.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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 is advantageous

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.
Lead, mentor, and develop a logistics team responsible for execution, compliance, and vendor oversight.
Build team capabilities in risk management, performance tracking, and cross‑functional coordination.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Manage resource allocation, workload distribution, and succession planning to ensure optimal team support for projects and business objectives.