Program Manager (CLAD)

Overview

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 Manager (CLAD) to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) located in Rockville, 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)

Responsibilities

• Responsible to provide the centralized planning, direction, and control required to meet the cost, schedule, and performance goals throughout the life-cycle of their assigned programs.
• Provides financial management over the program to control costs, schedule and performance.
• Provides program-level financial forecasting to include monthly, quarterly, and annual cost projections and scenario modeling to assess project changes.
• Interfaces with employees and Government clients on a regular basis.
• Provides programmatic support for on and off-site staff.
• Serves as primary point of contact for onsite and offsite employees and develops new or modified procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency of onsite/offsite operations.
• Effectively communicates client's goals and objectives through oral and written communications.
• Leads and facilitates meetings.
• Participates fully in the management and development of activities and serves as a critical link between onsite and offsite administrative issues, policies and program management.
• Communicates program changes, policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders orally and in writing.
• Develops and maintains both program and technical documentation.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of staff members, stakeholders, and customers to support successful performance across project operations.
• Ability to take on ownership, modernize solutions, and manage conflicting priorities with minimal guidance.
• Ability to prioritize and provide precise follow-ups on all issues and communications.
• Responds to agency inquiries on contract status, progress and issues.
• Provides ad hoc and regular reports to corporate office ensures that reports are accurate, complete and timely.

Qualifications

• Must have earned a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• NIH program management/business development experience desired
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience in managing programs and teams
• Experience providing project management support and assistance for on and off-site program staff within an organization, preferably federal agencies
• Must have very strong written and oral skills with a work proficiency that is thorough, accurate, detail-oriented, and organized
• Ability to turn highly technical material (collected through interviews and research) into easily understood narrative
• Excellent social skills to work with personnel of varying backgrounds, technical abilities, and levels of authority
• Understanding of the standard capture process, terminology, and contract vehicles
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work in a team environment with changing priorities
• Sound judgment, positive attitude, and creative outlook required
• NIH experience preferred

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.

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