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Program Director

Axle

Rockville, MDContract$175–200K/yrPosted 2mo agoStill listed 2w ago

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Compensation
$175–200K/yr
Location
Rockville, MD
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Axle Informatics seeks an experienced Program Director to lead execution and growth of a large National Cancer Institute IDIQ contract, overseeing multiple task orders, cloud modernization, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance and driving business development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformEnterprise Cloud ArchitectureCloud ModernizationBiomedical InformaticsBiomedical DataResearch ITScientific ComputingProgram ManagementFinancial ManagementCustomer EngagementCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business or Related Field10+ Years Managing Federal Health IT ProgramsExperience Managing at Least One Federal IDIQ Contract VehicleExperience Supporting NIH and/or HHS ProgramsProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationNo Organizational Conflict of Interest IssuesAvailability to Serve as Named Program Director and Sign Letter of IntentExperience Supporting National Cancer Institute (NCI) Highly DesirableExisting Professional Relationships With CBIIT Leadership or StakeholdersExperience Managing Programs Valued Up to $50 MillionAWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud CertificationBachelor's Degree in Related Discipline

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

(ID: 2026-2841)

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)

Position Summary

Axle is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the execution and growth of a large National Cancer Institute (NCI) IDIQ contract. This individual will oversee multiple task orders, provide strategic leadership to technical and program teams, and serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing large federal health IT programs, leading enterprise cloud modernization initiatives, and delivering successful outcomes on NIH/HHS contract vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of a large NCI IDIQ contract and multiple task orders.

• Provide executive oversight of program performance, budgets, schedules, staffing, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Serve as the primary liaison with NCI and other government stakeholders.

• Lead cross-functional teams, including program managers, cloud architects, engineers, and technical staff.

• Oversee enterprise cloud architecture, cloud migration, and modernization initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with contract requirements while proactively managing program risks.

• Support business development activities, including proposal efforts, task order responses, and contract growth.

• Foster strong customer relationships and identify opportunities to expand support across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 10–15 years of experience managing federal health IT programs.

• Demonstrated experience managing at least one federal IDIQ contract vehicle, with oversight of multiple task orders.

• Experience supporting NIH and/or HHS programs; experience supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is highly desirable.

• Strong expertise in enterprise cloud architecture and cloud modernization, including AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.

• Technical understanding of biomedical informatics, biomedical data, research IT, or scientific computing environments.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Strong leadership, financial management, customer engagement, and communication skills.

• Must have no Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues that would prevent support of current NCI work.

• Must be available to serve as the named Program Director and sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) as part of the proposal process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI), particularly the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT).

• Existing professional relationships with CBIIT leadership or stakeholders.

• Experience managing programs valued up to $50 million.

• AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud certification.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

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 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]

Disclaimer: The above is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individual’s assigned to this position or job. 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 or responsibilities as needed.

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 $175,000—$200,000 USD

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