Senior Contracts Administrator Energy Hybrid

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator Energy! This hybrid position is based out of either our Richland WA or Oak Ridge TN office. If one does not live in Richland WA or Oak Ridge TN remote is an option.

Your role

• Responsible for managing negotiating and administering complex commercial and/or federal contracts in the nuclear industry throughout their lifecycle.

• Ensures compliance with all contract terms mitigates risk redlines RFP documents liaises with internal and external stakeholders (legal procurement engineering finance subcontracts department) and supports the achievement of project and business objectives.

• Oversees the full lifecycle of nuclear commercial contracts including drafting negotiating reviewing redlining and executing contracts change orders modifications and amendments.

• Possesses strong expertise in reviewing RFPs with a focus on risk mitigation conducting thorough redline analysis and drafting contracts to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and legal compliance.

• Ensures contracts meet technical regulatory safety compliance and financial requirements (e.g. DOE NRC export control FAR/DEAR where applicable).

• Monitors contract performance: track milestones deliverables invoices contracts compliance schedule adherence and reporting obligations.

• Manages and negotiates risk allocation claims variations and disputes with suppliers contractors and/or customers; escalate as necessary.

• Develops maintains refines and enforces standard contract templates clause libraries workflows and best practices.

• Maintains accurate records and contract documentation.

• Ensures all contract correspondence approvals change logs and certificates (insurance bonds warranties etc.) are in place and up to date.

• Acts as liaison among Legal Procurement Engineering Finance Project Management Quality and other disciplines to ensure contract obligations are understood and met.

• Provides guidance and training to less experienced staff and internal teams on contract interpretation compliance matters and contractual processes.

• Supports project teams in costing budgeting risk assessment and forecasting where contract terms affect financial exposure.

• Prepares and delivers periodic contract reports (status performance metrics risks changes) to leadership.

• Assists with contract close-out: ensuring all deliverables completed claims settled lessons learned captured and all contractual requirements satisfied before final payment.

• Performs other duties as required.

About you

• Requires Bachelors Degree in Business Contract Law Procurement/Supply Chain or related field.

• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g. Certified Commercial Contracts Manager Certified Federal Contracts Manager) preferred.

• Requires ten (10) years of progressive experience in commercial/federal contract administration ideally in the nuclear sector or similarly regulated environment.

• Deep knowledge of contract law standard and non-standard contract terms and conditions; familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) DEAR export controls and regulatory/compliance requirements of the nuclear industry.

• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing large and/or complex contracts (prime contracts).

• Strong analytical skills including ability to evaluate financial exposure cost and schedule impacts risk assessment.

• Proficiency with contract management tools / CLM systems ERP systems and general business software (MS Office especially Excel).

• Experience with SharePoint SAP Smartsheet or relevant equivalents is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple contracts/projects concurrently manage deadlines maintain attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and also in cross-functional teams; comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) interpersonal presentation and negotiation skills. Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple disciplines.

• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical dental vision company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off leaves of absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $97000 - $162000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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