Program ManagerSenior Scientific

Axle • Bethesda, MD

1d • $170,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Program Manager Senior Scientific to provide senior-level scientific and programmatic support for National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) research and research training activities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The role involves analyzing scientific and program information, coordinating activities, and preparing reports, briefings, presentations, and other technical materials for Government review.

The position supports scientific programs and initiatives through program analysis, project coordination, research and literature review, data summaries, meeting and workshop support, communications, and development of operating procedures and training materials. Work includes supporting special projects and emerging priorities of the NIMHD Office of the Director. Contractor activities are limited to scientific, programmatic, analytical, coordination, and technical support; final scientific, funding, policy, approval, and other Government decisions remain with authorized Government officials. The role may include preparing factual, source-based summaries of Government-provided grant information, but contractor personnel do not score applications, assess scientific merit, recommend funding, or participate in funding decisions.

The position produces monthly scientific program activity and status reports and ad hoc analyses, meeting materials, research training products, communications, tracking documents, transition materials, and special-project work products. The job posting lists a market-competitive anticipated base salary range of $170,000–$180,000.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in a biomedical, biological, health, or related scientific field.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel; advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaborative productivity tools.
• Skills in workshop and conference planning, website content development, portfolio analysis, project management, plain-language writing, data analysis, gap analysis, scientific writing, manuscript work, and grants.
• Knowledge of federal biomedical research programs and grants.
• Ability to support scientific program analysis and coordination, conduct research, and prepare reports, summaries, briefings, and other technical materials.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Experience supporting NIH scientific programs, research training, and/or extramural research activities.
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information; maintain files and records; and edit or prepare text, data, and charts.
• Contribute to executive summaries and reports for key partners, leadership, and Government review.
• Prepare briefing materials and summaries for meetings, workshops, and conferences; record and organize meeting notes and track follow-up actions.
• Prepare progress reports, synthesize research findings, identify potential issues, and draft reports and presentations.
• Coordinate scientific activities, programs, initiatives, research training, and project-based work with staff.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, process maps, calendars, checklists, job aids, and training materials.
• Collect, analyze, organize, and present scientific and program information through descriptive analyses, dashboards, matrices, reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Prepare internal and external communications, including reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters, and social media materials.
• Conduct background and literature research and summarize findings to support planning for research activities and new directions.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of Institute-funded extramural research programs and evaluate program activities to identify issues and recommend improvements.
• Support the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned research specialty area.
• Coordinate workshops and report their outcomes; attend committees and communicate relevant scientific and programmatic information to Institute leadership.
• Advise upper-level management on published research findings and trends, and prepare reports on programs, activities, accomplishments, and strategic planning.
• Track project implementation against plans, maintain project trackers, and work with project teams to revise plans as needed.
• Develop project plans and timelines for studies, research, and other projects; coordinate schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action items.
• Analyze policies and procedures, identify operational or technical problems, and help develop improvement recommendations and action plans.
• Assist with strategic planning and the development of new scientific research initiatives.
• Support NIMHD Office of the Director special projects and emerging priorities by researching, analyzing, coordinating, and preparing associated work products and status updates.
• Support special meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagements, and working groups, and respond to time-sensitive assignments within established timelines.
• Compile Government-provided grant and program information into factual, source-based summaries and supporting materials for Government review without scoring applications, assessing scientific merit, recommending funding, or participating in funding decisions.
• Coordinate staff responsible for developing, installing, and maintaining scientific programs.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• Educational benefits for career growth
• Employee referral bonus
• Flexible spending accounts, including healthcare FSA, parking reimbursement, dependent care assistance, and transportation reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior