Contract Analyst

(ID: 2024-8580)

Axle 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 nationally and abroad. 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 some of the
top research organizations and facilities in the country
including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of
Health (NIH).

Axle
is seeking a
Contract Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Rockville, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100%
  Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• 401K match up to 5%


• Educational
  Benefits for Career Growth


• Employee Referral Bonus
  


• Flexible
  Spending Accounts:
  
  
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  
  
  • Parking
    Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  
  
  • Dependent
    Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  
  
  • Transportation
    Reimbursement Account (TRN)
  
  
  
  

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Deliverables:

• Work products and documents related to working with staff on the life cycle of contract/ grant application, from receipt to funding, completing three review cycles per year. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to providing pre-meeting support, including a list of key personnel and administrative review of applications; performing data management; creating roster; providing support for Internet Assisted Review (IAR). - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to facilitating meeting preparation, including hotel meetings, teleconference meeting support and travel assistance for reviewers and senior staff; providing meeting assistance, including set up/clean up; providing local travel support for staff. - Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to providing post-meeting support; entering scores, preparing draft summary statement for Scientific Review Officer (SRO), reviewing and providing reviewer reimbursement; facilitating meetings and conducting teleconferences. - Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

• Prepare, review and submit contract documentation.
• Work with staff on the life cycle of contract grant applications, from receipt to funding; complete three review cycles per year. - 1
• Provide pre-meeting support, including a list of key personnel QVR and administrative review of applications IMPACII. - 2
• Perform data management; create roster CMO; provide support for Internet Assisted Review IAR platform. - 3
• Work with staff on meeting preparation, including hotel meetings support in-person, teleconference meeting support Meeting One and travel assistance for reviewers WTS and senior staff; provide local travel support for staff. - 4
• Provide meeting assistance, including meeting set up clean up; provide assistance throughout both hotel and teleconference meetings. - 5
• Provide post meeting support; enter scores IMPACII, prepare draft summary statement for Scientific Review Officer SRO review IMPACII, IAR and provide reviewer reimbursement SPRS.
• Facilitate hotel meetings 3-4 per year and conduct up to 10 teleconferences per year.
• Prepare, review and submit funding documentation.
• Develop and maintain tracking system of contract actions and maintain contract documentation.
• Assists with responding to inquiries regarding contracts.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets Federal acquisition regulations.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets Federal acquisition regulations.
• Provides guidance and recommendations regarding complex and unique contract administration issues.
• Develops training programs and facilitates professional development of acquisition staff on contract management processes, procedures, regulations and technologies.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents
priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is
lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education:

Bachelor

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• Two (2) years of experience in a related field
• Associate’s degree in a related discipline
• Two (2) years of specialized experience plus a High School diploma is equivalent to an associate’s degree

 

Field of Study

• Business Management and Administration

 

Software

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

 

Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail
• Knowledge of Federal grant procedures
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written

Disclaimer: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.

The diversity of
Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly
committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of
employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination
or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national
origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status,
sexual orientation, status with respect to public
assistance, and other characteristics protected under state,
federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or
induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If
you need an accommodation as part of the employment process
please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range: $72,000 USD - $81,000 USD