Scientific Program Manager - Axle

Overview

Axle is looking to add a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Scientific Program Manager to our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of the Director (OD), Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO).

Technical Requirements:
 

• Write recommendation memos and other justification documents for scientific staff.

• Collaborate with scientific and administrative leadership on policy interpretation and implementation.

• Develop specialized materials covering highly complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences.

• Provide advice and conduct reviews of multiple materials prepared by other NIAID staff.

• Develop scientific and technical materials regarding NIAID research programs and activities as well as scientific accomplishments.

• Perform business analysis of personnel action tracking tools and determine next steps.

• Draft and review award nominations.

• Draft and review memos and other documentation, as needed, in support of Title 42, Title 5, and SBRBPAS recruitments, appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments.

• Manage and review Title 42, Title 5, and SBRBPAS personnel packages to provide quality assurance for recruitments, appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments.

• Draft memos and analyze workforce data in support of special projects.

Specific Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related scientific discipline.

• 1-2 years of relevant writing and editing experience in a relevant field of science strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of Title 42 hiring authorities strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of principles of biomedical research preferred.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and ability to collect, analyze, and present data.

• Advanced MS Office application skills.

• Experience supporting Director-level staff.

• Ability to apply scientific expertise and knowledge of biomedical research methods.

• High degree of initiative and personal judgment.

• Familiarity with the NIH organizational structure, its goals, objectives, programs, and policies desired.