Nuclear Contract Manager 3

Nuclear Contract Manager Position Summary

The Nuclear Contract Manager provides procurement and contract expertise throughout the lifecycle of contracts for engineering, design, fabrication, testing, manufacturing, and/or construction. This role operates in accordance with established policies and procedures, performing tasks such as planning, bidder prequalification, development of bidder lists, creation of bid solicitation packages, bid analysis, negotiations, administration, change management, and contract closeout.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafts, evaluates, negotiates, and executes various contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Subcontracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Task Orders, and Purchase Orders.
• Reviews customer proposed terms and conditions.
• Serves as the single point of contact on contractual matters, acting as a liaison between company employees and suppliers.
• Ensures timely review and approval/reconciliation of deviations.
• Provides redlined recommendations and negotiates directly with suppliers' legal or purchasing staff.
• Maintains contractual records and documentation, including correspondence, supplier contact information, contract changes, status reports, and other essential documents.
• Provides guidance on contract matters to project managers and other operational staff.
• Monitors competitive terms and customer satisfaction with contract terms and conditions, recommending changes as needed.
• Produces and manages Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Quote (RFQ).
• Interfaces with ordering departments to ensure clear specification of scope and technical requirements.
• Facilitates discussions between ordering departments and suppliers.
• Coordinates terms and conditions review with legal representation and Finance to minimize risks.
• Ensures contract closeout, extension, or renewal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Business Acumen: Strategic thinking, understanding of the company's business, comfortable with political interactions, and capable of developing strong internal networks.
• Problem Solving: Timely identification and resolution of problems, effective information gathering, sound judgment, and independent action with appropriate input from team members.
• Oral/Written Communication: Clear and professional communication, accuracy and clarity in editing work, ability to create, read, and interpret complex written information, and strong interpersonal networking skills.
• Planning/Organizing: Effective prioritization and planning of activities, efficient time management, and meticulous tracking of project timelines and deadlines.
• Integrity: Demonstrates trustworthiness among peers.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to a changing work environment, manage competing demands, and handle frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistent punctuality and attendance, responsiveness to management expectations, and proactive solicitation of feedback for performance improvement.
• Team Building: Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks and trust, lead consensus by involving stakeholders, facilitate understanding of differences, agree on requirements, and develop optimal solutions.
• Safety Culture: Adherence to NuScale's safety culture, modeling safe behavior, and influencing peers to meet high safety standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commitment to understanding and implementing quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, NQA-1).

Minimum Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities

• Education: B.S. or B.A. in Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, Economics, or related field required. Master’s degree and/or Certified Purchasing Manager preferred. An additional 4 years (9 years total) of directly applicable experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of full-time working experience in nuclear contract management within the nuclear industry is required.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Physical Demands

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly via phone, in-person, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands to operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Key Skills/Competency

• Nuclear Contract Management
• Procurement
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Negotiation
• Risk Management
• Supplier Relations
• RFP/RFQ/RFI Management
• Legal Compliance
• Financial Acumen
• Quality Assurance