Program Analyst

Axle•Bethesda, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the FIC in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

Public health research skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite
Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (preferred) or bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience in public health (or related field).

Responsibilities

Research and assess the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
Research, interpret and summarize background materials from a variety of scientific sources.
Compile data and create and prepare graphs, slides and presentations.
Perform logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.
Develop and prepare various scientific reports.
Provide technical experience and assistance needed to support the administration and monitoring of extramural grants and cooperative agreements.
Liaise with the NIH Office of the Director for Congressional inquiries, reporting, and justifications related to FIC.
Collaborate with and support program officers on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives.
Compile and assess program activities to identify challenges and develop recommendations for improvement.
Assist in conducting literature searches and provide summaries of findings as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
Prepare slide sets on achievements of FIC grantees for scientific and programmatic presentations at conferences and meetings.
Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.
Conduct search for material for a specific programmatic need, using a NIH and other scientific databases to search for material in many cases.
Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.
Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary.
Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.
Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures, workshops and special projects.
Work with staff to identify key issues and track action items and tasks, providing deadline reminders to Program staff and update and maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
Obtain information and data; review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.
Search scientific, program and related information on the Web and other means; perform literature and database searches.
Develop periodic and special reports; search records and files, the Internet, background materials and precedent references.
Work with program officers to develop and update funding opportunities for career development, research, and training programs.
Work with program officers to conduct the administrative eligibility review of the applications.
Monitor and track the status of applications at the following stages: peer review, award issuance, progress reporting, and post-award administration.
Draft requests for co-funding from other NIH Institutes and Centers.
Work with staff to draft pay plans for grants that will be funded.
Plan, organize and coordinate regular meetings with co-funding partners and project scientists involved in cooperative agreement awards.
Attend regular meetings to provide needed information on FIC activities.
Report back to FIC OD on relevant updates.
Coordinate with NIH OD, FIC OD, and other FIC divisions to develop language for Congressional justifications.