Program Analyst

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 Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the FIC in Bethesda, MD

• 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)

The Fogarty International Center (FIC), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), requires professional scientific and technical program analysis support services to advance its global health research and training mission. The FIC Division of International Training and Research (DITR) requires Program Analyst services to support scientific planning, program administration, extramural grant oversight, and decision‑making activities, as well as mandatory Congressional reporting through the FIC Office of the Director.

These services are essential to ensuring FIC fulfills its statutory obligation to advance international health sciences cooperation, facilitate research training fellowships, and support the assembly of scientists for international health research and collaboration, all in direct support of NIH's mission to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.

The Fogarty International Center is the international component of NIH, dedicated to advancing global health research through innovative and collaborative research and training programs. FIC administers a portfolio of extramural grants, cooperative agreements, fellowships, and career development awards supporting U.S. and international scientists working to address critical global health challenges. DITR manages a broad range of scientific programs and is responsible for ensuring effective administration, monitoring, and Congressional reporting of these activities in compliance with NIH policies and federal mandates.

To fulfill its mission, FIC requires analytical and programmatic support to research and assess scientific programs, compile and analyze data, support extramural grant administration, facilitate scientific convenings, and liaise with the NIH Office of the Director on Congressional inquiries and reporting. Without this support, FIC's capacity to execute its statutory responsibilities and maintain rigorous oversight of its global health portfolio would be significantly diminished, undermining both the NIH mission and the Government's commitment to accountability and results under the President’s Management Agenda.

• Research and assess the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
• Conduct literature searches and provide summaries of findings as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
• Compile data and create and prepare graphs, slides, presentations, and scientific reports.
• Perform logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops, symposia, and conference calls.
• Support the administration and monitoring of extramural grants and cooperative agreements, including eligibility reviews and post‑award administration.
• Track action items and tasks, maintain spreadsheets of relevant information, and provide deadline reminders to Program staff.
• Prepare slide sets on achievements of FIC grantees for scientific and programmatic presentations.
• Liaise with the NIH Office of the Director for Congressional inquiries, reporting, and justifications related to…