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Nuclear Fuel Services Contracts Director in Barberton, Ohio
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .
BWXT is looking to hire a Contracts Director for our Nuclear Operations Group (NOG) in the Lynchburg or Barberton facility!
The Director of Contract Services will work within the NOG, ensuring that contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and strategic goals. This role is essential in managing contractual agreements and providing strategic contract direction for the organization.
Duties / Responsibilities:
Develop and execute the company’s contracting strategy throughout BWXT NOG.
Serve as contracts leader, coordinating all facets of contract management and negotiation activities.
Negotiate Government and commercial Prime and sub-Prime contracts, amendments, and modifications.
Utilize proven experience in leading and securing successful contracts to negotiate optimal contract terms.
Oversee the development, negotiation, and execution of business contracts.
Lead efforts to develop short-term and long-term contracting improvement strategies.
Ensure favorable contract terms and ongoing business collaboration.
Build productive business relationships with stakeholders at multiple locations and organizational levels to successfully execute enterprise-wide scope of responsibility and influence.
Collaborate with legal, finance, and procurement teams to align contract terms with organizational strategies.
Ensure efficient and effective contract management processes.
Conduct audits of existing contracts.
Provide strategic recommendations to optimize business opportunities.
Ensure that all contracts meet company policies and legal standards.
Analyze contract performance and financial implications.
Oversee the contract renewal process, ensuring compliance with laws and company objectives.
Develop and maintain relationships with external parties (suppliers, partners, customers).
Lead the contracts team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
Lead special projects as requested by the NOG and Government Operations management teams.
Minimum Requirements and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
10-years’ experience in contracting within manufacturing operations. Preferred experience: Naval nuclear operations or nuclear operations.
Demonstrated experience with increasing levels of management and leadership responsibility.
Proven experience and thorough understanding of government contracting, FAR/DFAR federal regulations, and terms and conditions.
Preferred experience - Fixed Costs pricing, Fixed Firm/Cost Plus, Sole Source, and/or First of a Kind (FOAK) terms.
Experience handling contracts ranging in monetary value from multi-million through multi-billion.
Familiarity with the legal and financial aspects of contracts.
Analytical mindset for contract performance evaluation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Collaborative approach to management.
Robust communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work onsite at BWXT Lynchburg, VA or BWXT Barberton, OH.
Willingness to travel as business needs dictate.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
Physical Requirements:
Required to stand, walk, and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds.
Willing to spend 25% of the year traveling to various sites nationwide.
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Pay: $ 154,000 - $ 271,000
The base salary range for this position in Ohio and Virginia at the start of employment is expected to be between $154,000 and $271,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.
BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.
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