Director, Business Development

Job title:

Director, Business Development

Company

TerraPower

Job description

TITLE: Director, Business DevelopmentLOCATION: Bellevue, WATerraPower® is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At our core, we are working to raise living standards globally. The essential factor? Energy. In 2006, Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries decided that the private sector needed to take action. They believed that business interests could develop a scalable, sustainable, low-carbon and cost-competitive energy source that would allow all nations to quicken their pace of economic development and reduce poverty. TerraPower’s goal is to provide the world with a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy.TerraPower, LLC was established to bring together the strengths and experience of the world’s public and private nuclear energy sectors to develop a new generation of nuclear reactors that would responsibly meet growing energy needs around the globe. Its approach addresses the traditional shortcomings of nuclear power, in terms of safety, cost effectiveness, environmental soundness, and resistance to weapons proliferation.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. We are an equal opportunity employer.Director, Business DevelopmentTerraPower is looking for a highly experienced, credible and well-connected business development professional who is energetic, professional and knowledgeable of nuclear, energy, or related businesses. TerraPower’s Director, Business Development will work with executive leadership to develop and implement the Plan to identify, and achieve awards of industry and federal business opportunities through leveraging TerraPower’s IP, Design, Engineering and Innovation talent; to include establishing TerraPower as a teaming partner for select opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess significant international experience.Responsibilities

• Leadership responsibility for the scoping, direction and growth of business development activities for TerraPower.

• Establish processes to identify and track opportunities; and to select those opportunities that TerraPower should pursue, consistent with the BD Plan.

• Lead cross organizational efforts with executive management, operations, contracts/procurement and innovation to successfully identify, develop and secure commercial and federal opportunities, and industry teaming awards.

• Lead strategic structuring efforts for established and/or unconventional partnering opportunities promoting TerraPower’s unique capabilities.

• Ensure strategic business development and teaming opportunities are well understood and endorsed by executive management.

• Conduct competitive analysis; 1) teaming analysis; 2) customer messaging; 3) win themes; 4) differentiation; 5) win probability; 6) lead capture reviews and identify decision gates.

• Pre-Proposal, develop activities and campaigns to include: 1) appropriate participation in industry and government publications/periodicals and relevant conferences, 2) ensure message alignment addressing target customer requirements and initiatives; 3) expand existing and develop new relationships with Government leadership to develop awareness of TerraPower’s capabilities and initiatives while ensuring alignment at senior levels within the customer and TerraPower; and 4) build/expand relationships with industry partners for teaming opportunity.

• Proposal phase, management responsibility for bid and proposal team efforts, and remain accountable for bid quality and competitive price targets.

• Ensure executive management is appropriately informed and engaged as opportunities move through the selection and approval cycles.

• Impact the profitability of the company by achievement of successful business development results with industry and federal verticals, as well as through teaming efforts.

• Protect TerraPower assets by understanding and adhering to proper information security practices.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or other related field.

• 15+ years’ successfully managing nuclear, energy, or related business development and capture efforts within industry, with strong preference for international experience.

• Current and established executive-level relationships within government and industry verticals.

• Strong track record for winning industry, federal and teaming awards.

• Advanced interpersonal, communication and writing skills

• Solid commercial acumen

• Possess and demonstrate superior judgment, analytical ability and composure under pressure.

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

Job FunctionsJob 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 20 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: 0-25%

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.Job detailsJob type: Full TimeSalary Range Level 12: $169,922 – $235,464Salary Range Level 13: $194,197 – $279,158*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.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

• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

• Flexible Work Schedule

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Location

Bellevue, WA

Job date

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:44:24 GMT

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