Senior Subcontract Manager

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.
• Cook up 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.

Key Qualifications and Skills

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

Job Functions

• Sitting for extended periods
• Bending/stooping
• Grasping/gripping
• Fine motor control (hands)
• Prolonged repetitive work
• Visual and audio focused work
• Stairs
• Typing/keyboard
• Standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
• Military and Family Friendly
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

Pay

Salary Range Level: $190,692 - $286,037
* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life and Disability
• Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Relocation Assistance