Senior Contracts Administrator

The role

The Senior Contracts Administrator supports contract administration, management, and closeout for a portfolio of complex government contracts. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing various contractual documents and leveraging technologies to drive efficiencies.

What you will do

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of contractual documents, including NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Prime/Subcontracts, and Vendor Agreements.
• Create and maintain accurate contract records in contract management database.
• Ensure all contract actions are executed in accordance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Leverage existing and/or identify new technologies to help drive departmental efficiencies and improve cross-functional workflows.
• Stay informed on emerging Artificial Intelligence trends and other technologies related to contracts.
• Prepare documentation and assist and/or lead prime contract/task order kickoff meetings with internal program personnel.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor compliance, performance, and deliverables.
• Assist with managing contract management tools and identify areas of improvement for automation.
• Support ongoing internal audits, reporting, and other contract-related initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience managing federal government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with or aptitude for AI and/or Technology focused solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS).
• Hands-on experience with various contract types (T&M, FFP, Cost-Reimbursable, etc.).
• Strong communication skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work in our North Bethesda, MD office 5 days/week.

Nice to have

• experience with contract lifecycle management tools is a plus

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

About the company

Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications. They work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).