Strategic Contracts Director — Enrichment Operations

BWXT; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

BWXT Enrichment Operations (BWXT‑EO) seeks a Director of Contracts to lead the Contracts organization, ensuring teams maximize value of customer contracts across the lifecycle.

You will draft, negotiate, and amend contracts with Legal, support major proposals, manage contract risk, train staff, and advise internal stakeholders to align with business goals.

This on-site role is based in Oak Ridge, TN (preferred) with travel; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or related field.
• Advanced or law degrees are a plus but cannot replace required experience.
• Project management experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the BWXT-E0 Contracts organization, overseeing all department functions; draft, negotiate, and amend contracts; review risks.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Legal to lead contract negotiations aligned with goals and risk strategies.
• Evaluate terms on solicitations, identify risks, ambiguities, conflicts requiring consideration.
• Shape winning proposals with proposal teams; manage contract types and related risks.
• Ensure compliance, guide personnel, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Government contracts

Financial management

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

BWXT Enrichment Operations (BWXT‑EO) seeks a Director of Contracts to lead the Contracts organization, ensuring teams maximize value of customer contracts across the lifecycle.

You will draft, negotiate, and amend contracts with Legal, support major proposals, manage contract risk, train staff, and advise internal stakeholders to align with business goals.

This on-site role is based in Oak Ridge, TN (preferred) with travel; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance required.