Senior Contracts Manager

Type One Energy Group; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Job summary

Type One Energy Group is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager in Knoxville, TN, to manage contract activities across engineering and project teams. This permanent, full-time position requires strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, ideally from candidates with 5-10 years in contract management, especially with public power companies. Key benefits include stock options and insurance plans, supporting a mission-driven approach to fusion energy commercialization.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in contract management within an engineering, energy, or manufacturing organization.
• Solid understanding of contract law principles and commercial terms.
• 3-5+ years of experience working with large public power companies, especially Tennessee Valley Authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track Non-Disclosure Agreements, commercial agreements, and collaborative agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the‑art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

Location

Knoxville, TN

Salary

Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract

Permanent, full time

Your role in the mission

Type One Energy is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to manage and coordinate contract activities across engineering, supply chain, and project teams. This role will play a critical part in ensuring that all contractual commitments are met for our key partnerships—specifically within the public power industry. This role will also be responsible for ensuring that contracts are well‑structured, compliant, and aligned with our company’s business objectives.

Working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, the Contracts Manager will draft, review, and negotiate contracts while supporting project execution, risk management, and supplier relationships. This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in contracts administration and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track Non‑Disclosure Agreements, commercial agreements, and collaborative agreements
• Partner with project managers to align contract deliverables, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies with project goals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to project deliverables, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Management of existing and emerging agreements with collaborators, suppliers, universities, and other entities.
• Support commercial agreements and task order generation.
• Identify and assess potential terms and conditions and contractual risks, providing recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial environment.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a contract review process to ensure approvals consistent with business processes (i.e. delegation of authority).
• Act as primary interface with legal advisors to ensure contracts are legally sound.
• Act as a point of contact for dispute resolution, working closely with legal counsel and relevant teams to address any contractual disputes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Implement processes to track and report on compliance metrics, taking corrective actions when necessary.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field, advanced degree preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, within an engineering, energy, or manufacturing organization.
• Solid understanding of contract law principles and commercial terms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• 3-5+ years of experience working with large public power companies; in particular, Tennessee Valley Authority.
• 5-10+ years of experience supporting government contracts, specifically with the US Department of Energy.

Preferred

• Experience supporting large engineering or construction projects.
• Experience supporting research contracts with Universities and/ or national laboratories; in particular, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
• Certification such as PMP or CFCM (or working toward one).
• Experience working in the clean energy, nuclear, or advanced technology sectors.

We offer

• A hybrid work policy
• Stock options
• Insurance plans
• Retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.