TITLE:                Director, Commercial Strategy

LOCATION:       Bellevue, WA, USA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in Reactor Markets to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Director, Commercial Strategy

The Director, Commercial Strategy will focus on cost reduction through standardization to deliver class leading reactor cost. They will work with existing Commercial Development and Business Development teams at TerraPower to understand current market trends, develop new suppliers and research innovative construction and delivery methods. They will also work with the Engineering and Design Authority teams at TerraPower to help inform economic tradeoff analysis and lead innovative design, construction and supply chain projects designed to minimize final delivered reactor cost. They will then present key findings to senior management and lead strategic initiatives and supporting partnership negotiations.

Responsibilities

•         Research, recommend, and implement cost reduction strategies for Natrium and other TerraPower advanced reactor designs.

•         Provide leadership and management of small teams

•         Attract, develop and retain team

•         Build alignment around key risks, associated mitigation strategies, and contingency planning

•         Analyze current reactor market trends and identify high-potential opportunities to enhance long-term customer value.

•         Collaborate effectively across functions within TerraPower, ensuring all communication and work align with TerraPower's Guiding Principles

•         Work cooperatively with the Commercial Development and other internal stakeholders on strategic reactor initiatives.

Key Qualifications and Skills

•         Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, management, economics, engineering or relevant field. 

•         15+ years of related engineering, construction or operations experience required

•         Minimum of 5 years of management and leadership experience

•         Successful and proven experience with large infrastructure project engineering and construction preferred

•         Experience in Energy, Aerospace, Shipbuilding and Oil & Gas preferred

•         Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

•         Strong quantitative background with the ability to provide analytical and commercial support, as well as business and scenario planning for the TerraPower organization.

•         Technically astute, with experience collaborating internally with advanced reactor programs and project managers to develop plans, financial models, cash flow scenarios, and identify potential key project delivery partners or external alliances, all in support of commercializing products and technologies.

•         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•         Ability to work on tasks and teams that require a multi-disciplinary approach.

•         Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems.

•         The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

•         Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

•         Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds

•         Repetitive work: Prolonged

•         Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

•         Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

•         Travel required: 10-25%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.  

Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply

Job Details

Salary Range Level 13:  $194,197 - $279,158

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band.  Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type:  Full-time

Benefits:

•         Competitive Compensation

·       Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

•         Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits

·       Medical

·       Vision

·       Dental

·       Life

·       Life and Disability

·       Gender Affirmation Benefits

·       Parental Leave

•         401k Plan

•         Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

·       21 days of annually accrued PTO

•         Generous Holiday Schedule

·       10 paid holidays

•         Relocation Assistance

•         Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

•         Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/