Contract Administrator

TITLE:                Contract Administrator

LOCATION:     Bellevue, WA              

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.

Contract Administrator

The Contract Administrator reports directly to the Procurement Manager to perform duties including sourcing, subcontracts administration, buyer and purchasing agent activities. This position will be responsible for supporting development of Suppliers and acquisition of products and services. This role contributes to enhancing the success of projects by limiting the overall risks and liability associated with supplier negotiations and subcontract administration, subcontract sourcing, pricing, evaluating, negotiating and obtaining materials, equipment and/or construction services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and flexibility with confidence, and an ability to interface with suppliers, consultants, management and co-workers in a professional, and proactive manner. The Contract Administrator collaborates with the larger Supply Management team to coordinate the review of client contracts and provides negotiation support when required.

Tasks

•    Support increasingly complex procurement/subcontract management duties, including federal government contracting.

•    Manage procurement activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule management.

•    Work with Requestors to understand the procurement requirements.

•    Review statements of work and specifications to ensure the correct goods and services are procured.

•    Select the appropriate Terms and Conditions for each procurement, and work with Legal to negotiate Supplier exceptions when required.

•    Perform market research to identify potential suppliers.

•    Prepare and manage pre-award activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Express of Interests (EOI), site visits.

•    Perform price analyses.

•    Ensure funding has been obtained and approved before entering into a contractual agreement with a third party. 

•    Submit procurement packages for review and obtain the correct approvals before award.

•    Issue Purchase Orders or other forms of agreements to Suppliers.

•    Monitoring and expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery.

•    Manage post-award activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule.

•    Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.

•    Resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies.

•    Perform closeout activities.

•    Maintain complete and accurate purchasing files and records.

•    Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Skills

•    Experience working with internal stakeholders and supplier relations.

•    Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related degree program

•    Minimum of 3 (three) years of experience related to Procurement and/or Contract Management.

•    Military experience a plus.

•    U. S. Government (DOE or DOD) contracting/subcontracting experience preferred.

•    Experience with purchasing first-of-a-kind fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items. 

•    Understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements.

•    Nuclear or related experience a plus.

•    Technical background is a plus and can be experience-based.

•    Experience successfully working in a fast-paced environment and producing quality work. 

•    Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

•    Strong communication skills desired.

•    The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the contractor must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the contractor has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed, and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

•    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%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. 

Job details

Salary Range Level 8:  $84,476 - $126,714

Salary Range Level 9: $99,041 - $148,561

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands.  Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and 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

o         Vision

o         Dental

o         Life

o         Life and Disability

o         Gender Affirmation Benefits

o         Parental Leave

•    401k Plan

•    Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o         21 days of annually accrued PTO

•    Generous Holiday Schedule

o         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/