Project Director

Axle • Rockville, MD

3h

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 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 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 Project Director/Project Manager that will provide overall contract management and technical leadership for task areas supporting NIH. This role ensures effective coordination across computing services, data management, systems design, and analytic initiatives.

This opportunity supports comprehensive computing services across multiple task areas, including project management, data management, computer programming, computing infrastructure, website development, systems design, statistical methodology, evaluation of NIH data and projects, and technical/administrative support.

Requirements

• Experience managing large federal IT or biomedical contracts.
• Demonstrated leadership in computing, data management, or analytic environments.
• Strong stakeholder communication and contract oversight experience.
• Ten (10) years of progressive, successful experience managing complex projects.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related medical, scientific, or technical discipline.
• A Master’s degree can be substituted with fifteen (15) years of proven experience managing complex projects and a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall contract execution oversight and technical leadership.
• Serve as primary interface with the NIH COR and Contracting Officer (CO).
• Oversee management of all task order efforts.
• Ensure successful execution of project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead kickoff meetings and performance reviews.
• Manage risk mitigation, staffing, and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

What This Job Offers

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