Program Associate

(ID: 2026-3828)

Axle Informatics 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 around the globe. 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 premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations. 

Benefits We Offer:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Healthcare (FSA)
  • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
  • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
  • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Summary

The Program Associate ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant execution of program operations supporting government contracts. This role drives program management activities by coordinating tasks, tracking deliverables, and maintaining high-quality documentation to support performance and decision making. Serving as a key liaison across corporate teams, program staff, and government stakeholders, the specialist ensures alignment with deadlines, requirements, and reporting expectations. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is required to report onsite to an Axle corporate office in Rockville, MD or Frederick, MD 5 days/week.

 Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for program staff and employees.

• Coordinate project activities to align with deliverables, timelines, and contract requirements.

• Track action items, support reporting, and assist leadership with program execution

• Develop, maintain, and update accurate and timely program documentation, technical documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Act as a liaison with HR on, onboarding, benefits and personnel-related matters.

• Conduct new employee orientations and support onboarding activities.