Contracts Manager

Location

Woburn, MA | United States

Job description

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy⚡  

We’re all about solving climate change through fusion energy, one stellarator at a time. Our impressive team of globally recognized fusion scientists along with veteran business leaders with experienced in scaling energy technologies, came together with the ambition to fulfill the bold decadal vision of commercial fusion.

If changing the world wasn’t incentive enough, here’s why you should join us: 

We designed, built, and operated the world’s leading stellarators. 

We aim to commercialize fusion energy in 10 years.

We know what we’re doing: Our leadership team has over 150 years of experience combined. 

We’ve already been recognised for our work by the Department of Energy through awards and funding.

Our philosophy accepts no intellectual boundaries and celebrates creativity.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Contracts Manager . This is what you need to know:

Location:  Knoxville (TN) or Madison (WI)

Salary:  Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Reporting to:  VP – Global Partnerships and Supply Chain Management

Your role in the mission:  

As a Contracts Manager for Type One Energy you will play a crucial role in managing the contractual aspects of mission to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world.

You will take the lead in the development, negotiation and implementation of a wide range of contracts and agreements, as well as collaborating with Senior Leadership, Engineers, and legal teams to develop comprehensive contract documents.

• Manage and track a pipeline of commercial agreements, purchase orders, collaborative agreements, and supporting documentation (i.e. NDAs).
• Management of existing and emerging agreements with collaborators, suppliers, and other entities
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to our project deliverables, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support commercial agreements and purchase 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).
• Work with legal counsel to develop standard terms and conditions.
• 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.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in contract management within engineering or a project delivery environment.
• In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements within the science or engineering fields.
• Experience of mitigating contractual risk.
• A knowledge of intellectual property rights.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with project management principles and practices.
• SME / experience with US government contracting practices and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of global energy markets.
• Experience of working in start-up environments.
• International experience.

We offer :

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• Stock and share options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• 401k retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.

More us:

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world.

At Type One Energy we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We value diversity, inclusion, and equity, and are committed to providing our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed

The company was formed in 2019 by a team of globally-recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in successfully scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. For more information, visit .

Equality 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. 

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