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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.\nBenefits We Offer:\n100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees\nEducational Benefits for Career Growth\nPaid Time Off (Including Holidays)\nEmployee Referral Bonus\n401K Matching\nFlexible Spending Accounts:Healthcare (FSA)\nParking Reimbursement Account (PRK)\nDependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)\nTransportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)\n\nSummary\nWe are seeking a Contracts Operations Manager to lead and oversee a team responsible for contract administration across government and commercial engagements. Success will be indicated by the team's work consistently getting done on time, in compliance, and coordinated with every function that touches a contract. The ideal candidate ensures accountability within the team while working closely with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, and Legal so nothing falls through the cracks between functions.\nRole Overview\nThe Contracts Operations Manager will manage a team executing day-to-day contract administration - from post-award through closeout while building the operational structure, tools, and processes that let that work scale as Axle expands. This role oversees the team's output and priorities, escalates and resolves issues that cross functional lines, and is accountable for the team consistently delivering even as priorities shift. This role requires an in-person presence in our Rockville, MD office. \nKey Responsibilities\nTeam Leadership & Oversight\nOversee day-to-day execution of contract administration work to ensure deliverables, deadlines, and compliance requirements are consistently met\nSet team KPIs, conduct performance reviews and coaching, and support hiring, training, and succession planning\nServe as the escalation point for complex contract issues, stepping in hands-on when needed while keeping the team accountable for their own work\nCross-Functional Contract Operations\nCoordinate with various Business Units to ensure contract requirements are understood, tracked, and executed across teams\nAct as the operational link between Contracts leadership and other functions, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks between proposal, award, and execution\nTrack contract status, deliverables, and risk across the portfolio, surfacing issues to leadership and cross-functional partners before they become problems\nCompliance & Process Support\nEnsure the team's work complies with FAR, DFARS, and applicable commercial contract terms\nOversee subcontracting plan compliance, SAM reporting, and other recurring compliance obligations\nMaintain and enforce standard operating procedures for contract administration across the team\nSystems, Automation & Continuous Improvement\nIdentify manual, repetitive, or inconsistent contracts processes and implement automation and digitalization to improve accuracy and scale\nBuild and refine operational infrastructure to support Axle's expansion into commercial contracting\nEvaluate and implement contract management systems and tools, training the team on adoption\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, or related field\n5+ years of contracts administration or contracts operations experience, including Government contracting\nAt least 2-3 years directly managing or supervising a team\nWorking knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related supplements\nDemonstrated ability to coordinate across functions (Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Legal) to drive contract execution\nProven track record of implementing automation or new systems to improve team operations\nComfortable overseeing team output while remaining hands-on on complex or escalated items\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting or transitioning into commercial contracting alongside Government work\nExposure to GSA Schedules, IDIQs, or other Government contract vehicles\nExperience with contract management systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, GovWin)\nWhat Success Looks Like\nThe contracts team consistently meets deadlines and compliance requirements without last-minute scrambles\nCross-functional partners view Contracts as a reliable, coordinated partner rather than a bottleneck\nContract processes are increasingly standardized, automated, and scalable\nThe team is well-managed, developing, and equipped to handle shifting priorities\nReady to help build the operational backbone of a growing contracts function? Apply now to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values growth, accountability, and innovation.\nDisclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. 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 description or responsibilities as needed.\nThe diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. 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