Scientific Program Analyst

Axle · North Bethesda, MD

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • $100,000 – $110,000
  • Posted 2026-10-06
  • Confirmed live on 13 October 2026

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Job description

(ID: 2026-3793)

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 on Drug Abuse (NIDA) located in North Bethesda, 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 Information:

Contractor will provide comprehensive project analyst support for the Native Collective Research Effort to Enhance Wellness (N CREW) program. This complex, multi-faceted program supports Tribes and Native American Serving Organizations to respond to the opioid/drug overdose crisis by supporting research infrastructure and developing and implementing research projects. The contractor will provide a range of analyst support, including tracking and evaluating program milestones and deliverables, measuring program inputs and outputs (e.g., human subjects documentation, progress reporting), analyzing data and preparing reports for diverse audiences, managing budgets and timelines, and developing and implementing program policies and procedures.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• Master's degree in social or clinical science (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Anthropology, Epidemiology, Psychiatry, Health Policy)

Field of Study

• Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

• General Social Sciences

• Psychology

• Human Services and Community Organization

• Social Work

• Community and Public Health

• Anthropology and Archeology

• Health and Medical Administrative Services

• General Medical and Health Services

Software

• Microsoft Teams

• Excel

• Adobe Acrobat

• PowerPoint

• SharePoint

Skills

• Writing

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, exceptional attention to details, works both independently and collaboratively, and excellent writing skills.

• Able to work collaboratively within NIH and with community members, other federal agencies, Tribal organizations, etc.

• Reports

• Agendas

Deliverables:

• Participation in and support for routine (e.g., weekly) meetings with the team, and in workgroups or committees as needed. - Weekly

• Work products and documents related to advising staff on program decisions; troubleshoot issues and identify ways to enhance program efficiencies and productivity; analyze program goals, timelines, planning and progress; draft, edit and finalize program management charts; develop guidelines. - Ad-Hoc

• Products and documents related to organizing review of relevant workgroup/committee materials; coordinate feedback; develop and track program presentations; manage public inquiries resulting from scientific presentations; draft and triage responses. - Ad-Hoc

• Products and documents related to conducting relevant literature reviews; Maintain resource and training library. - Ad-Hoc

• Perform first pass reading, tracking, and evaluation of deliverables and milestones. - Ad-Hoc

• Products and documents related to assisting staff with project management, resource and budgeting oversight; collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports for staff review. - Ad-Hoc

• Products and documents required for website production and maintenance as well as for other communication needs. - Ad-Hoc

• Products and documents as needed to support recording and tracking program work. - Ad-Hoc

• Develop planning and operations materials, including project plans, standard operating procedures, risk assessments and mitigation plans, budgets, and timelines. - Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details:

• Provide project planning and project management strategies to efficiently approach complex tasks. - 1

• Organize and maintain project documentation and communications; track project progress using project management tools. - 2

• Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications. - 3

• Organize and coordinate program activities; manage agendas, meetings, background materials and minut

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