Senior Contracts Administrator

Axle Informatics

$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline
  • 3-5 years managing federal government contracts
  • Demonstrated experience or aptitude for AI/technology solutions
  • Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)
  • Hands-on experience with various contract types (T&M, FFP, Cost-Reimbursable)
  • Strong communication skills to convey contract terms clearly
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint

Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and manage various contractual documents
  • Maintain accurate contract records in compliance with policies
  • Ensure contract actions comply with regulatory and audit standards
  • Leverage technologies to improve departmental efficiencies
  • Stay updated on AI trends for improved contract strategies
  • Prepare documentation for internal program kickoff meetings
  • Monitor subcontractor compliance and performance

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 for healthcare, parking, dependent care, and transportation
Full Job Description


Benefits We Offer:
  • 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)


The Senior 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.

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.


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, 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 North Bethesda, MD office 5 days/week.


If you have a sharp eye for detail, a passion for contract compliance, and a knack for keeping complex processes organized and on track, we'd love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual's assigned to this position or job. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job or responsibilities as needed.

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range

$85,000-$100,000 USD

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