Senior Subcontract Manager

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 hire 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. 

The Subcontract Manager reports to the Director of Contracts and is responsible for leading, managing, and overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts and agreements supporting TerraPower’s corporate activities and client projects, including government contracts and subcontracts. This role provides program‑level ownership of contract negotiation, planning, administration, and oversight to ensure alignment with corporate objectives, risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and project performance goals.

The Subcontract Manager implements and continuously improves processes for initiating, developing, issuing, monitoring, and closing out external contracts. This position plays a key role in mitigating risks and liabilities through effective customer negotiations, contract administration, subcontract sourcing guidance, pricing support, and coordination of materials, equipment, and services procurement. The Contract Manager also leads cross‑functional review processes and supports the development of corporate and supplier strategy.

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.

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:

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 employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant 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 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 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

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.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range Level: $163,424 - $217,899

* This range is specific to Seattle, WA. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.  

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  •   Medical
  •   Vision
  • Dental
  • 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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/