AI-Driven Federal Contracts Lead

Axle; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (100

Educational Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

401K Matching

FSA: Healthcare

Parking Reimbursement

Dependent Care Assistance

Transportation Reimbursement

Job summary

Axle is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support contract management and closeout for a portfolio of complex government contracts at our North Bethesda, MD office. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and maintaining contracts, leveraging AI and automation to improve workflows and reduce risk.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of federal government contract experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with FAR/DFARS and various contract types.

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 FAR and 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.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Contract lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Axle is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support contract management and closeout for a portfolio of complex government contracts at our North Bethesda, MD office. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and maintaining contracts, leveraging AI and automation to improve workflows and reduce risk.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of federal government contract experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with FAR/DFARS and various contract types.