Nuclear Contract Manager

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NOTE: This position is available for fully remote work within the contiguous United States.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nuclear Contract Manager 2 provides procurement and contract throughout the lifecycle of a contract for engineering, design, fabrication, testing, manufacturing, and/or construction contracts in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to, planning, bidder prequalification, development of bidder lists, development of bid solicitation packages, bid analysis, negotiations, administration, change management, and closeout.

• Drafts, Evaluates, Negotiates, and Executes contracts, including, but not limited to, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Subcontracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Task Orders, and Purchase Orders review of customer proposed terms and conditions.
• Serves as the single point of contact on contractual matters. Acts as a contractual “liaison” between company employees and suppliers, ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of deviations.
• Provides redlined recommendations and often negotiates directly with suppliers’ attorneys or purchasing staff until consensus has been reached.
• Maintains contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, supplier contact information, contract changes, status reports and other documents for all contracts.
• Provides guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff.
• Monitors competitive terms. Monitors satisfaction with our terms and conditions and contracting practices. Recommends changes.
• Produces and Manages Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Quote (RFQ).
• Interfaces with ordering departments to ensure scope and technical requirements are clearly specified. Facilitates discussions with ordering departments and suppliers.
• Co‑ordinates terms and conditions review with legal representation and Finance as necessary to ensure legal and other risks are minimized.
• Ensures contract closeout, extension or renewal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving:
  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication:
  Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing:
  Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity:
  Is trusted by peers.
• Adaptability:
  Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability:
  Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building:
  Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture:
  Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance:
  Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.