Scientific Program Analyst I

(ID: 2026-3067)

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 Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) located in Rockville, MD.

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Overview: 

Provide administrative and programmatic support to the NINDS Division of Neuroscience, especially the Neurodegeneration Cluster (NDR), focused on Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD) research coordination and portfolio analysis. The candidate shall apply administrative and analytical expertise to support decision-making and reporting requirements for the ADRD research program, including detailed tracking, budgeting, planning, scheduling, and logistics and information management. Support shall enable timely, accurate, and policy-compliant analysis, reporting, and coordination activities that advance NDR priorities in neurodegeneration and ADRD research. A Master's degree is required.

Field of Study

• Biomedical Engineering

• Neuroscience

• Cognitive Science and Biopsychology

Software

• PowerPoint

• Excel

• Word

Skills

• Writing

• Reports

• Agendas

Statement of Work Details

• Work with staff on the concept development, planning, execution and support of all project-related activities. — 1

• Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information. — 2

• Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary. — 3

• 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. — 4

• Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures, workshops, and special projects. — 5

• 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.

• Review and proofread programmatic documents describing scientific and management issues and policies related to their designated program.

• Request information from and provide responses to principal investigators, program staff, and others on scientific and programmatic issues.

• Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science, and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.

• Conduct searches 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.

• Read, interpret, analyze, and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.

• Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program, and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.

• 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.

• 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.

• Collect, read, interpret, analyze, and condense material from a variety of sources and prepare reports of data analysis for presentation.

• Attend meetings, training, and conferences in support of program initiatives.

• Develop a template for reporting meeting minutes to Program staff.

• Identify, assess, draft, edit, revise, and assemble necessary background materials.

• 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.

• Represent the Program at local and national meetings; deliver presentations and posters; disseminate details of the Program and collect information of value to the Program goals.

• Draft, review, and proofread programmatic documents, such as conference agendas, meeting agendas, letters to presenters, participant lists, handouts, emails, thank you letters, and reports.

• Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests, and participants, registration, and meeting logistics.

• Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.

• Give regular progress reports to sponsor and stakeholders.

• Coordinate with strategic project leaders on the logistics of annual in-person Committee meetings, monthly teleconferences or videoconferences, and additional teleconferences, videoconferences, or electronic reviews to address key issues.

• Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel throughout the initiative; gather, provide, and exchange information with Network investigators, their staff, and other relevant individuals.

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.