Contracts Administrator

Axle • Rockville, MD

5d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Administrator supports contract administration/management and closeout for a portfolio of complex government contracts. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience or an aptitude to leverage technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and/or automation tools to help drive efficiencies, improve workflow, and reduce risk in the contracts department. This position requires the ability to work in our North Bethesda, MD office 5 days/week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience managing federal government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with or aptitude for AI and/or Technology focused solutions.
• Familiarity 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, with the ability to clearly convey contract terms and implications to stakeholders.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint; experience with contract lifecycle management tools is a plus.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work in our Rockville, MD office 5 days/week.

Nice To Haves

• experience with contract lifecycle management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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, ensuring data integrity in accordance with corporate policy and federal contracting requirements.
• 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 with other departments.
• Stay informed on emerging Artificial Intelligence trends and other technologies related to contracts to help recommend strategies for performing functional tasks better, smarter, and faster.
• 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 where applicable.
• Support ongoing internal audits, reporting, and other contract-related initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level