# Program Analyst

**Company:** [Axle](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/axle)
**Location:** Bethesda, MD
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $90k – $97k/yr
**Skills:** pubmed, web of science, bibliographic software, Databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, listservs, literature searches, grant administration, Data Analysis, report writing, scientific program management, congressional reporting
**Posted:** 2026-07-20

> Program Analyst supporting the Fogarty International Center (FIC) at NIH. Conducts scientific program analysis, literature searches, data compilation, grant administration/monitoring, logistical planning for meetings, and supports Congressional reporting and justifications.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Research and assess the operation of the organization's scientific programs.
- Collaborate with and support program officers on existing projects and/or the development, initiation and execution of new project initiatives.
- Compile and assess program activities to identify challenges and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Assist in conducting literature searches and provide summaries of findings as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
- Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.
- Prepare slide sets on achievements of FIC grantees for scientific and programmatic presentations at conferences and meetings.
- Research, interpret and summarize background materials from a variety of scientific sources.
- Conduct literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other information sources; manage references using bibliographic software.
- Conduct search for material for a specific programmatic need, using a NIH and other scientific databases to search for material in many cases.
- Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.
- Compile data and create and prepare graphs, slides and presentations.
- Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary.
- Design, develop and maintain databases, Listservs, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.
- Perform logistical planning of various scientific/grantee meetings, lectures, workshops.
- Perform logistical planning for various scientific meetings, conference calls, symposia, lectures, workshops and special projects.
- 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.
- Develop and prepare various scientific reports.
- Obtain information and data; review and summarize materials and data; gather and coordinate information for review; conduct data entry and file maintenance; edit and/or prepare text, data and charts.
- Search scientific, program and related information on the Web and other means; perform literature and database searches.
- Develop periodic and special reports; search records and files, the Internet, background materials and precedent references.
- Provide technical experience and assistance needed to support the administration and monitoring of extramural grants and cooperative agreements.
- Work with program officers to develop and update funding opportunities for career development, research, and training programs.
- Work with program officers to conduct the administrative eligibility review of the applications.
- Monitor and track the status of applications at the following stages: peer review, award issuance, progress reporting, and post-award administration.
- Draft requests for co-funding from other NIH Institutes and Centers.
- Work with staff to draft pay plans for grants that will be funded.
- Plan, organize and coordinate regular meetings with co-funding partners and project scientists involved in cooperative agreement awards.
- Liaise with the NIH Office of the Director for Congressional inquiries, reporting, and justifications related to FIC.
- Attend regular meetings to provide needed information on FIC activities.
- Report back to FIC OD on relevant updates.
- Coordinate with NIH OD, FIC OD, and other FIC divisions to develop language for Congressional justifications.

## Requirements
- Master’s degree (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience conducting literature searches in PubMed, Web of Science and other scientific databases.
- Experience with bibliographic software for managing references.
- Experience designing, developing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, Listservs, PowerPoint presentations and other computer applications.
- Experience performing logistical planning for scientific meetings, workshops, and events.
- Experience supporting the administration and monitoring of extramural grants and cooperative agreements.
- Strong skills in data compilation, analysis, visualization (graphs, slides), report writing, and summarizing scientific materials.
- Ability to track action items, manage deadlines, and maintain organized records.
- Experience liaising with senior offices for reporting and Congressional justifications.

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