Contracts Administrator IV

X-Energy; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a contracts professional to manage the full life cycle of contracts, from negotiation to administration, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and company policies.

Responsibilities include preparing and negotiating agreements, maintaining vendor lists, supporting proposal activities, and keeping stakeholders informed of contract status while upholding professional standards and on-site collaboration five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field; years of experience may substitute.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Typically 10 years of contracts/proposal administration experience.
• Experience with complex negotiations.
• Advanced experience with federal contracts or knowledge of commercial procurements.
• Understanding of federal government regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate standard contract agreements and documents.
• Identify contract requirements and flow-down provisions for subcontractors.
• Initiate documentation to authorize and direct work per contract.
• Generate and negotiate change orders and modifications.
• Resolve issues with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Disseminate contract status and compliance information internally.
• Respond to purchase requisitions with cost justification.
• Maintain approved vendor list and EPL/Denied Parties checks.
• Support proposal efforts including kickoff, pricing, and filing.
• Maintain procurement policies and ensure file compliance.
• Maintain organized, centralized filing of contracts and documents.
• Maintain open communication with program managers, finance, and customers.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Proposal administration

Cumulative federal contracts knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities.

If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

This role is responsible for contract services that will support Trios-X's business effort. They will manage the entire life cycle of contracts. This includes working with customers and suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, and contract administration, holding contractors accountable for defined deliverables.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate standard contract agreements and documents, to include teaming, non-disclosure, contract, subcontract, and other vendor agreements with appropriate supervision.
• Identify distinct contract requirements, provisions, and terms and conditions for flow down to subcontractors and vendors.
• Initiate documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Generate and negotiate change orders and modifications with appropriate supervision.
• Resolve issues with customers, subcontractors, and vendors as needed.
• Prepare and disseminate information throughout the company regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination.
• Respond to purchase requisitions by defining and justifying the expense.
• Maintain approved vendor list through verification that they are not listed on the Excluded Parties List (EPL) or the Denied Parties List.
• Support company proposal efforts as necessary, including scheduling proposal kickoff, pricing, and other review meetings, assisting in subcontractor and vendor participation, and assisting in preparation, organization, and filing of proposal documentation.
• Maintain procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure all procurement files are compliant.
• Maintain all documents, reviews, awards, and contracts in an organized, detailed, and centralized filing system.
• Uphold open lines of communication with program managers, finance, and customers as required.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field. Years of relevant experience may be in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Typically, ten years of experience in contracts/proposal administration is required.
• Experience conducting complex negotiations.
• Advanced experience with federal contracts, and/or knowledge of commercial procurements.
• Understanding of federal government regulatory guidelines, as appropriate.

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Work Site Expectations: 5 days onsite

Travel Expectations: Up to 10%

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual's qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:
$119,250 - $139,500

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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