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Contracts Administrator

Axle

Office

Rockville, MD

Full Time

(ID: 2025-0494)


Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

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 Contracts Administrator supports the full contract lifecycle from proposal support to contract administration/management and closeout for a portfolio of complex government contracts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where your expertise will directly support groundbreaking work in science, research, healthcare, and technology. 

 

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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

 

If you're looking to grow your career in contracts while contributing to meaningful work, we want to hear from you. 


The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment-based age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact careers@axleinfo.com

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.

Salary Range$75,000$85,000 USD

Contracts Administrator

Office

Rockville, MD

Full Time

August 8, 2025

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Axle

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