Scientific Program Manager

Axle • Bethesda, MD

7h • $160,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Scientific Program Manager 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 position supports the analysis of scientific and program information, coordination of program activities, and development of reports, briefings, presentations, and other technical materials for Government review and approval.

The role supports scientific programs and initiatives through research and program analysis, data compilation, project tracking, meeting and workshop coordination, communications, and preparation of technical and administrative materials. Work may include analyses of Institute-funded extramural research programs, literature searches, summaries of research findings, program evaluations, process improvements, and planning for new initiatives. The position also supports special projects and emerging priorities of the NIMHD Office of the Director.

Deliverables include monthly scientific program activity and status reports, ad-hoc analytical products, meeting and briefing packages, research training support materials, communications and technical content, project trackers, transition and continuity materials, and products for special projects. Contractor activities are limited to scientific, programmatic, analytical, coordination, and technical support. Government officials retain responsibility for scientific, funding, policy, approval, clearance, acquisition, and other Government decisions. Contractor personnel may prepare factual grant and program summaries but may not score applications, assess scientific merit, recommend funding, or participate in funding decisions.

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, manuscript and scientific writing, and grant-related work.
• Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms and federal biomedical research grants and programs.
• Ability to provide scientific program analysis and coordination and support federal biomedical research program management.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; and edit or prepare text, data, and charts.
• Contribute to executive summaries and reports for key partners.
• Prepare briefing materials and summaries of meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Complete progress reports, flag potential issues, synthesize research findings, and draft and finalize top-line reports and presentations.
• Work with staff to develop and coordinate scientific activities, initiatives, and research training activities.
• Develop and assist staff in implementing policies and procedures related to scientific programs.
• Collaborate on planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of programs and initiatives in the assigned research specialty area.
• Draft and maintain standard operating procedures, process maps, calendars, checklists, and job aids for scientific program and research training activities.
• Collect, analyze, and create scientific program information; compile and organize data and prepare descriptive analyses, dashboards, matrices, reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Develop internal and external communications and materials, including reports, summaries, emails, website content, video scripts, newsletters, and social media content.
• Prepare periodic and special reports and procedures using records, files, internet resources, background materials, and precedent references.
• Coordinate workshops and report their outcomes; attend committees and share relevant scientific and programmatic information with Institute leadership.
• Take and compile comprehensive meeting notes and organize and edit meeting reports.
• Evaluate current scientific programs and program activities, identify issues, and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of Institute-funded extramural research programs.
• Assist with analyzing current programs and developing and proposing new initiatives; conduct literature searches and summarize findings for preliminary planning of research activities and directions.
• Support project-based activities such as workshop planning, resource evaluation, communications strategy, and report writing and editing.
• Collaborate with management and prepare updates on new and ongoing programs and activities; provide advice to upper-level management on published research findings and trends.
• Track project implementation and progress against plans, revise plans with project teams as needed, and maintain project-tracking documents.
• Prepare scientific and programmatic briefings, executive summaries, presentations, status reports, and decision-support materials for Government leadership consideration.
• Coordinate staff responsible for developing, installing, and maintaining scientific programs; develop project plans and timelines for studies, research, and other projects.
• Analyze policies and procedures, identify operational and technical problems, and work with staff to develop improvements and recommended action plans.
• Assist with future strategic planning and prepare routine and special reports on research goals, activities, accomplishments, and strategic planning efforts.
• Prepare and provide educational and training materials to staff to increase awareness about programs.
• Provide scientific, programmatic, analytical, coordination, and technical support for assigned NIMHD Office of the Director special projects and emerging priorities.
• Conduct background research and compile, organize, analyze, and synthesize information for special projects; develop draft briefings, reports, analyses, presentations, meeting materials, trackers, and summaries for Government review.
• Coordinate schedules, milestones, action items, deliverables, and supporting activities for special projects; provide status updates to designated Government personnel.
• Support special meetings, workshops, stakeholder engagements, and working groups, and respond to time-sensitive assignments within established timelines.
• Use scientific expertise to review grant proposals and interact with potential grantees to obtain additional information, while limiting grant-related work to factual summaries and supporting materials for Government review.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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