Job Description
Job Description Overview We are seeking a
Senior Contracts Administrator Energy! This hybrid position is based out of either our
Richland, WA, or Oak Ridge, TN office. If one does not live in Richland, WA, or Oak Ridge, TN,
remote is an option. Your role - Responsible for managing, negotiating, and administering complex commercial and/or federal contracts in the nuclear industry throughout their lifecycle.
- Ensures compliance with all contract terms, mitigates risk, redlines RFP documents, liaises with internal and external stakeholders (legal, procurement, engineering, finance, subcontracts department), and supports the achievement of project and business objectives.
- Oversees the full lifecycle of nuclear commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, reviewing, redlining and executing contracts, change orders, modifications, and amendments.
- Possesses strong expertise in reviewing RFPs with a focus on risk mitigation, conducting thorough redline analysis, and drafting contracts to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and legal compliance.
- Ensures contracts meet technical, regulatory, safety, compliance, and financial requirements (e.g. DOE, NRC, export control, FAR/DEAR where applicable).
- Monitors contract performance: track milestones, deliverables, invoices, contracts compliance, schedule adherence, and reporting obligations.
- Manages and negotiates risk allocation, claims, variations, and disputes with suppliers, contractors, and/or customers; escalate as necessary.
- Develops, maintains, refines, and enforces standard contract templates, clause libraries, workflows, and best practices.
- Maintains accurate records and contract documentation.
- Ensures all contract correspondence, approvals, change logs, and certificates (insurance, bonds, warranties, etc.) are in place and up to date.
- Acts as liaison among Legal, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Quality, and other disciplines to ensure contract obligations are understood and met.
- Provides guidance and training to less experienced staff and internal teams on contract interpretation, compliance matters, and contractual processes.
- Supports project teams in costing, budgeting, risk assessment, and forecasting where contract terms affect financial exposure.
- Prepares and delivers periodic contract reports (status, performance metrics, risks, changes) to leadership.
- Assists with contract close-out: ensuring all deliverables completed, claims settled, lessons learned captured, and all contractual requirements satisfied before final payment.
- Performs other duties as required.
About you - Requires Bachelor's Degree in Business, Contract Law, Procurement/Supply Chain, or related field.
- Advanced degree or certifications (e.g. Certified Commercial Contracts Manager, Certified Federal Contracts Manager) preferred.
- Requires ten (10) years of progressive experience in commercial/federal contract administration, ideally in the nuclear sector or similarly regulated environment.
- Deep knowledge of contract law, standard and non-standard contract terms and conditions; familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), DEAR, export controls, and regulatory/compliance requirements of the nuclear industry.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing large and/or complex contracts (prime contracts).
- Strong analytical skills, including ability to evaluate financial exposure, cost and schedule impacts, risk assessment.
- Proficiency with contract management tools / CLM systems, ERP systems, and general business software (MS Office, especially Excel).
- Experience with SharePoint, SAP, Smartsheet, or relevant equivalents is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple contracts/projects concurrently, manage deadlines, maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and also in cross-functional teams; comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills. Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
- Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.
Rewards & benefits At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .
About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Additional information Expected compensation range is between $97,000 - $162,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary. AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here .
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