Scientific Program Analyst

Rockville · Axle Informatics LLC · USD 115,000-120,000 · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

Axle is seeking a Scientific Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Rockville, MD.
This position supports extramural research initiatives through data-driven analysis, portfolio management, and program evaluation to advance organizational priorities.

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.
Design, perform and complete research projects, applying scientific knowledge to each project, and provide a detailed summary of goals and scope, milestones and go/no go decisions points.
Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analysis; evaluate procedures, policies, processes and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency.
Analyze program activities, via internal systems and/or NIH systems, to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
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.
Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.
Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.
Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.
Provide project management support for large and/or complex projects with internal and external stakeholders and other project participants.

Minimum education requirement of Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Administration or Community and Public Health