TerraPower
Title
Senior Contract Administrator
Location Bellevue, Washington, United States
Job Type Full-time
Description TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications all for significant human health benefits.
TerraPower is seeking to contract with, via agency vendor, highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an affirmative action plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Responsibilities
Initiate and manage complex subcontracts from pre-award to post award with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost and schedule.
Work with requestors to understand the procurement requirements and to ensure the correct goods or services are procured.
Select the appropriate terms and conditions for procurements.
Review statement of works to ensure the requested work to be performed is clearly written for potential suppliers and there's no ambiguity.
Prepare and manage activities such as requests for proposals (RFP), request for quotes (RFQ) and express of interests (EOI).
Ensure procurement activities fully comply with prime contract requirements and company policies.
Perform cost and price analysis.
Draft procurement summaries/basis for awards.
Establish and maintain internal/external customer and supplier relationships.
Perform market research to identify potential sources for competitive bidding.
Negotiate pricing and other terms and conditions with potential suppliers.
Issue subcontracts or other forms of agreements to suppliers.
Drive cost efficiency while maintaining quality and technical performance.
Assist in resolution of subcontract interpretations, resolve design iterations, material changes, and schedule constraints with suppliers involving the technical representative (TR) or supplier project engineer (SPE).
Notification to management of deficiencies or actions applicable to either TerraPower or the supplier, which might jeopardize the supplier's performance.
Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.
Resolve receipt and payment discrepancies.
Maintain complete and accurate procurement files and records.
Perform subcontract closeouts in a timely manner.
Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.
Key Qualifications and Skills
Experience executing subcontracts in accordance with FAR and/or 2 CFR 200 procurement standards is required.
Experience issuing, awarding, and managing flexibly priced subcontracts is required.
Complete understating of federal cost principles is required.
Experience handling export-controlled information is required.
A minimum of eight years of experience in purchasing, procurement, subcontract/contract management is required.
Bachelor's degree or higher in business, supply chain, or related degree program is required.
Ability to perform job duties with little to no supervision.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and sizable workload.
Nuclear industry experience is preferred.
Technical background is a plus.
Experience implementing successful interface, contracting and/or procurement strategies.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
High degree of trust and integrity, communicates openly, displays respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Job Functions
Motor abilities: sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
Physical exertion and/or requirements: minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Repetitive work: prolonged.
Special senses: visual and audio focused work.
Work conditions: stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
Travel required: 0-5%.
Job details Salary Range 10: $117,922 - $176,833
Salary Range 11: $138,685 - $208,027
* 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. This range is specific to Washington State.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits for family or individual
Vision
Dental
Life
Life and disability
Gender affirmation benefits
Parental leave
401k plan
Generous paid time off (PTO)
21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous holiday schedule
10 paid holidays
Relocation assistance
Professional and educational support opportunities
Flexible work schedule
TerraPower career and benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
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Location Bellevue, Washington, United States
Job Type Full-time
Description TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications all for significant human health benefits.
TerraPower is seeking to contract with, via agency vendor, highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an affirmative action plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Responsibilities
Initiate and manage complex subcontracts from pre-award to post award with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost and schedule.
Work with requestors to understand the procurement requirements and to ensure the correct goods or services are procured.
Select the appropriate terms and conditions for procurements.
Review statement of works to ensure the requested work to be performed is clearly written for potential suppliers and there's no ambiguity.
Prepare and manage activities such as requests for proposals (RFP), request for quotes (RFQ) and express of interests (EOI).
Ensure procurement activities fully comply with prime contract requirements and company policies.
Perform cost and price analysis.
Draft procurement summaries/basis for awards.
Establish and maintain internal/external customer and supplier relationships.
Perform market research to identify potential sources for competitive bidding.
Negotiate pricing and other terms and conditions with potential suppliers.
Issue subcontracts or other forms of agreements to suppliers.
Drive cost efficiency while maintaining quality and technical performance.
Assist in resolution of subcontract interpretations, resolve design iterations, material changes, and schedule constraints with suppliers involving the technical representative (TR) or supplier project engineer (SPE).
Notification to management of deficiencies or actions applicable to either TerraPower or the supplier, which might jeopardize the supplier's performance.
Monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.
Resolve receipt and payment discrepancies.
Maintain complete and accurate procurement files and records.
Perform subcontract closeouts in a timely manner.
Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.
Key Qualifications and Skills
Experience executing subcontracts in accordance with FAR and/or 2 CFR 200 procurement standards is required.
Experience issuing, awarding, and managing flexibly priced subcontracts is required.
Complete understating of federal cost principles is required.
Experience handling export-controlled information is required.
A minimum of eight years of experience in purchasing, procurement, subcontract/contract management is required.
Bachelor's degree or higher in business, supply chain, or related degree program is required.
Ability to perform job duties with little to no supervision.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and sizable workload.
Nuclear industry experience is preferred.
Technical background is a plus.
Experience implementing successful interface, contracting and/or procurement strategies.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
High degree of trust and integrity, communicates openly, displays respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Job Functions
Motor abilities: sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
Physical exertion and/or requirements: minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Repetitive work: prolonged.
Special senses: visual and audio focused work.
Work conditions: stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
Travel required: 0-5%.
Job details Salary Range 10: $117,922 - $176,833
Salary Range 11: $138,685 - $208,027
* 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. This range is specific to Washington State.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits for family or individual
Vision
Dental
Life
Life and disability
Gender affirmation benefits
Parental leave
401k plan
Generous paid time off (PTO)
21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous holiday schedule
10 paid holidays
Relocation assistance
Professional and educational support opportunities
Flexible work schedule
TerraPower career and benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
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