AI-Enhanced Contracts Administrator (Federal)

Axle; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Benefits for Career Growth

Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)

Employee Referral Bonus

401K Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare

Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP

Transportation Reimbursement Account (

Transportation Reimbursement Account (

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Job summary

Axle in Rockville, MD, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the contract lifecycle for a portfolio of federal government agreements. The role requires drafting, negotiating, and managing NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Prime/Subcontracts, and Vendor Agreements, and ensuring records meet regulatory standards.

You'll leverage AI- and technology-enabled tools to improve efficiency, monitor compliance, and assist with audits, while coordinating kickoff meetings and cross-functional workflows

Qualifications

• 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/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.

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

AI/Automation awareness

Contract management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office & SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance or related

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Axle in Rockville, MD, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the contract lifecycle for a portfolio of federal government agreements. The role requires drafting, negotiating, and managing NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Prime/Subcontracts, and Vendor Agreements, and ensuring records meet regulatory standards.

You'll leverage AI- and technology-enabled tools to improve efficiency, monitor compliance, and assist with audits, while coordinating kickoff meetings and cross-functional workflows