Scientific Program Analyst

Axle•Bethesda, MD

1d•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 Scientific Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) located in Bethesda, MD. This position will support the mission of the Scientific Planning, Policy, and Analysis Branch of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). NIAMS has a strong commitment to our science policy and planning efforts, and we are seeking a candidate with exceptional writing, organizational, and analytical skills who is energetic, creative, and an effective team player. Our new team member will participate in a broad range of science policy and planning activities.

Requirements

Masters in Health-related Research Field (Physiology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Miscellaneous Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Cognitive Science and Biopsychology, Biology, Biochemical Sciences, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration, Nutrition Sciences, Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions, Health and Medical Preparatory Programs, General Medical and Health Services, Community and Public Health, Psychology, Health and Medical Administrative Services)
Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms
Knowledge of Coding and classification of grants
Knowledge of Funding Opportunity Announcements
Skills in Workshop and conference planning
Knowledge of Research conduct and compliance
Ability to Establish collaborations
Knowledge of Congressional testimony
Skills in Portfolio analysis
Skills in Project management
Skills in Strategic planning
Knowledge of Clinical research
Skills in Plain language
Skills in Policy briefs
Skills in Legislative Writing
Experience conducting health-related research
Experience preparing scientific reports
Strong analytical skills
Strong communications skills, both oral and written
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Proficiency in proofreading and editing
Proficiency in PowerPoint
Proficiency in SharePoint
Proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides, abstracts, posters and overheads by assimilating and mastering the scientific data and programmatic context for use at presentations and meetings.
Identify, assess, draft, edit, revise and assemble necessary background materials.
Read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.
Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures, workshops and special projects.
Give regular progress reports to sponsor and stakeholders.
Coordinates the daily workload of junior staff.
Provide assistance with coordinating the work to be carried out by junior staff, including clear and precise outline of goal/ objective and expectations.
Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
Work with staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives.
Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools.
Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
Request information from and provide responses to principal investigators program staff and others on scientific and programmatic issues.
Review and proofread programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to their designated program.
Researches, interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.
Conduct search for material for a specific programmatic need, using a database to search for material in many cases.
Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned.
Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.
Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from progress reports to be used by Program staff and at meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.
Organize existing slides/presentations/talking points into a functional database/library.
Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.
Prepare presentation materials such as handouts, meeting materials, slide presentations, and background/supplemental documents, spreadsheets, charts and graphs for conferences, committee, meetings, workshops and group updates.
Uses information collected to evaluate, analyze findings, and make recommendations.
Prepares written reports, and designs and prepares tables, charts, graphs, and other visual documents to present to IC Leadership.
Conducts a variety of analytical studies necessary to provide an informed and sound basis for management policy and program decisions.
Collect, read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources and prepare reports of data analysis for presentation.
Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.
Draft, review and proofread programmatic documents, such as conference agendas, meeting agendas, letters to presenters, participant lists, handouts, emails, thank you letters and reports.
Plans, organizes and participates at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations.
Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.
Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel throughout the initiative; gather, provide and exchange information with Network investigators, their staff and other relevant individuals.
Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests and participants, registration and meeting logistics.
Reviews and evaluates the performance of the organization.
Organize and coordinate program activities; manage agendas, meetings, background materials and minutes.
Provide project management support for large and/or complex projects with internal and external stakeholders and other project participants.
Ensure that all aspects of the programs are tracked and reported, key milestones and deliverables dates are known and adhered to, and that all individuals and partners involved are kept appraised of progress of integrated tasks and next steps.
Coordinates and maintains performance review systems.
Analyzes existing scientific programs and makes recommendations for improvement.
Lead efforts to improve database tools and other programs by coordinating and hosting meetings with database stakeholders.
Identify needs for and develop new formats and databases for reporting program management and budgetary data.
Research and assemble outlines of new milestone proposals for evaluation by staff.
Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analysis; evaluate procedures, policies, processes and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency.
Develops and prepares various scientific reports.
Search scientific, program and related information on the Web and other means; perform literature and database searches.
Complete progress reports that detail project status and flag potential issues.
Develop periodic and special reports; search records and files, the Internet, background materials and precedent references.
Track project progress and provide regular reports.
Prepare complete technical reports, formal progress reports, monthly status reports and special technical correspondence and memos.
Develops and implements new scientific programs in order to fulfill organizational goals and objectives.
Track action items and tasks; provide deadline reminders to staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information for grants, contracts and other programs.
Assess alignment of policymakers’ interests with the mission, and work with staff to develop strategies/opportunities to educate/inform policymakers on relevant scientific, education, and outreach efforts.
Provide project planning and project management strategies to efficiently approach complex tasks.
Develop and improve procedures for leadership and program staff to implement tracking and reporting to gage progress, identify gaps in the portfolio, and assemble data on areas of scientific interest.
Collect information on programs and grants to facilitate identification of scientific overlap and/or duplication, future scientific directions, workload distribution, etc.
Develops and maintains clinical database.
Perform statistical analysis, including data management (cleaning, creating new variables, etc.), descriptive statistics, linear regression and regression analyses, logistic regression models and survival models.
Develop, update, and maintain information databases (e.g. SharePoint sites); provide document retrieval support.
Establish and maintain data analytics tools for analysis.