(ID: 2026-3458)

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)

Summary

We 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.

Role Overview

The 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.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Oversight

Oversee day-to-day execution of contract administration work to ensure deliverables, deadlines, and compliance requirements are consistently met
Set team KPIs, conduct performance reviews and coaching, and support hiring, training, and succession planning
Serve as the escalation point for complex contract issues, stepping in hands-on when needed while keeping the team accountable for their own work

Cross-Functional Contract Operations

Coordinate with various Business Units to ensure contract requirements are understood, tracked, and executed across teams
Act as the operational link between Contracts leadership and other functions, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks between proposal, award, and execution
Track contract status, deliverables, and risk across the portfolio, surfacing issues to leadership and cross-functional partners before they become problems

Compliance & Process Support

Ensure the team's work complies with FAR, DFARS, and applicable commercial contract terms
Oversee subcontracting plan compliance, SAM reporting, and other recurring compliance obligations
Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures for contract administration across the team

Systems, Automation & Continuous Improvement

Identify manual, repetitive, or inconsistent contracts processes and implement automation and digitalization to improve accuracy and scale
Build and refine operational infrastructure to support Axle's expansion into commercial contracting
Evaluate and implement contract management systems and tools, training the team on adoption

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, or related field
5+ years of contracts administration or contracts operations experience, including Government contracting
At least 2-3 years directly managing or supervising a team
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related supplements
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across functions (Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Legal) to drive contract execution