Sub Technical Manager

Job Description

Own the technical backbone of TRISO-X's subcontract oversight. This Subcontract Technical Manager role oversees every dollar, deliverable, and day of subcontracted work for the TRISO-X fuel fabrication — ensuring suppliers deliver to nuclear‑grade standards (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, DOE O 414.1D) on schedule, on budget, and with the quality rigor that reactor and fuel production demands. You will be the critical technical bridge between engineering, project controls, quality, procurement, and regulatory teams and the supply base that makes our first‑of‑a‑kind missions possible, coordinating inputs across disciplines to ensure subcontracted scope integrates seamlessly with program objectives and contract requirements.

• Subcontract Management & Oversight
  • Manage day‑to‑day oversight of subcontracted scope to ensure alignment with technical and contractual requirements.
  • Monitor cost, schedule, and performance against approved baselines and validate subcontractor progress.
  • Identify scope deviations, support change‑control actions, and maintain contractual and technical integrity.
  • Identify risks, emerging issues, and performance concerns; drive mitigation and escalation as needed.
• Vendor Coordination & Relationship Management
  • Serve as primary point of contact for assigned subcontractors throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Facilitate effective communication between subcontractors and X‑Energy technical, quality, and project management teams.
  • Coordinate vendor kick‑off meetings, design reviews, technical exchanges, and acceptance activities.
  • Build and maintain productive working relationships with key subcontractor personnel at all organizational levels.
• Technical & Quality Oversight
  • Ensure subcontractor work meets all technical specifications, design requirements, and acceptance criteria.
  • Validate that subcontractor processes and deliverables meet quality standards and inspection readiness expectations.
  • Facilitate timely resolution of technical issues, design questions, and interface challenges.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure subcontract activities comply with all applicable federal regulations, including export control (ITAR/ECI) and government contract requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and complete subcontract files, including correspondence, technical documentation, and performance records.
  • Support internal and external audits related to subcontract management activities.
  • Ensure proper configuration management and document control for subcontractor deliverables.
• Funding Management
  • Maintain visibility into authorized funding, remaining obligation, and alignment with approved budgets.
  • Track monthly burn against funding ceilings to identify emerging shortfalls or underruns.
  • Develop forward‑looking funding forecasts to ensure adequate coverage for ongoing and planned work.
  • Support preparation of funding requests, modifications, and justifications tied to scope, schedule, or cost changes.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical field, required.
• 10+ years of program/project management experience, with at least 5 years managing subcontracts in a complex technical environment.
• Experience in nuclear power, defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with decision authority for compliance and governance, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing subcontracts valued at $5 M+ with technical, schedule, and quality complexity.
• Strong understanding of program management principles, including schedule development, cost control, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of nuclear quality assurance requirements (NQA-1) and regulatory framework (10 CFR).
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6) and contract management systems.
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) and cost/schedule performance analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage effectively with technical and…