Program Policy Expert

(ID: 2025-1312)

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 Policy Expert to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Office of the Director (OD) located in 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)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

Provide high-level expertise in support of NIH prioritization of human-based research and efforts to reduce/replace the use of animals in biomedical research, drug development, and regulatory testing. Bridge policy development, analysis, and implementation; anticipate scientific/regulatory challenges and strategies; develop long-term plans; identify infrastructure needs; and support internal and external community-building activities to accelerate a transition toward human-relevant, non-animal methods. Work with intramural and extramural stakeholders, regulatory scientists, and the broader research community to identify barriers, develop solutions, and advance innovative technologies to modernize science and improve public health outcomes.

Deliverables:

• Scientific briefs, analyses, and reports. - Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

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Provide subject matter expertise on special cross-cutting and ad hoc projects, attend special regional, annual and ad hoc meetings and participate on working groups. - 1

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Build and support effective communication strategies for the Division and public presentations of the program and its constituent activities. - 2

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Prepare progress reports, summaries, descriptions, and other materials to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. - 3

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Develop summaries of project status and performance for review with upper management. - 4

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Stay abreast of related projects to identify opportunities to improve and accelerate progress. - 5

• Develops project management documentation.

• Recommend and support routine project management meetings, updates and prepare a variety of status reports and dashboards.

• Monitors and reports progress to project owners.

• Conduct project-related activities, including developing needed materials, power-point presentations, arranging discussions, and facilitating interactions.

• Coordinate, track and complete action items and report progress to project owners.

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Conducts project analysis and reports to upper management.

• Present project updates and status reports at recurrent staff and management meetings.

• Develops and tracks project budgets.

• Assist project owners manage financial aspects of project to include monitoring budget, projecting future spending and completing appropriate financial requests and accounting documentation.

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Researches project management best practices and new industry standards.

• Provides subject matter expertise and support to other project managers.

• Identify and recommend approaches to improving the management of priority projects.

• Develops overarching program and project management standards to ensure consistency and quality.

• Coordinate with other programs to share best practices and consolidate approaches to increase project management efficiency and effectiveness.

• Reviews and evaluates project management documentation.

• Provide project management expertise to ensure project owners submit the highest quality project documentation and plans.

• Reviews and evaluates progress to project owners.

• Review, evaluate and provide recommendations for improvement of project tracking and progress reporting.

• Reviews and evaluates project budgets.

• Evaluate and implement improvements to processes for establishing project budgets and predicting future spending.

• Acts as a liaison with other agencies and organizations when necessary for project completion.

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Coordinate, conduct, and participate in important off-site activities and discussions, relevant to project management activities and

goals.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked

Minimum Education:

Bachelor

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• None

Field of Study

• Public Policy

Software

• Demonstrates expertise with Microsoft MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Skills

• Non-animal models

• Community engagement capacity building

• Policy development and implementation

• Strategic planning

• Policy briefs

• Project management, website content management

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.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [email protected]

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.

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Salary Range
$150,000—$160,000 USD