Senior Contracts Administrator

Job overview

The Senior Contracts Administrator works onsite five days per week in Axle’s North Bethesda, Maryland office. Compensation is not specified in the listing. Axle supports research centers and healthcare organizations through bioscience, biomedical informatics, and data science work. This role administers and manages a portfolio of complex government contracts through drafting, negotiation, recordkeeping, compliance monitoring, and closeout. It also supports audits and contract-related workflows, using or identifying technology and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

What you'll do

• Draft, negotiate, and manage NDAs, teaming agreements, prime contracts and subcontracts, and vendor agreements
• maintain accurate contract database records
• ensure contract actions meet internal policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
• identify technology and automation opportunities
• prepare and support contract kickoff meetings
• monitor subcontractor and vendor compliance, performance, and deliverables
• support audits, reporting, and contract initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior contracts administrator

rockville md

north bethesda md

axle

government contracts

contract administration

contract management

federal acquisition regulation

dfars

ai and automation

compliance

subcontractor management

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• educational benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• employee referral bonus
• 401(k) matching
• flexible spending accounts
• parking and transportation reimbursement accounts.

Why this role

The role emphasizes applying AI or automation tools to improve contract workflows and reduce risk; requires five days per week in the North Bethesda office.

About the employer

Axle is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.