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Scientific Program Analyst - Translator (Spanish/Hebrew)

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Bethesda, MDJob$110–115K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$110–115K/yr
Location
Bethesda, MD
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Axle seeks a Scientific Program Analyst to support the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The role researches and summarizes scientific materials, analyzes program data, prepares reports and presentation materials, and supports scientific meetings and project activities. The posting lists a certified translator credential for Spanish and Hebrew, Spanish fluency, and experience with scientific and program information tools.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Scientific ResearchData AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentMeeting PlanningProject ManagementSpanish FluencyScientific WritingGraphicsArtificial IntelligenceEndNoteAdobe AcrobatPowerPointSharePoint

Qualifications

Certified Spanish and Hebrew TranslatorMolecular Biology

Benefits

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

Full job description

(ID: 2026-3965)

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 Scientific Program Analyst to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) 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)

Position Information:

• Researches. interprets and summarizes background materials from a variety of scientific sources.

• Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.

• Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.

• Develops and prepares various scientific reports

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified translator for Spanish and Hebrew

Field of Study

• Molecular Biology

Software

• Artificial Intelligence

• Endnote

• Adobe Acrobat

• PowerPoint

• SharePoint

Skills

• Writing

• Graphics

• Reports

• Agendas

• Fluent in Spanish

Statement of Work Details:

• Track clinical research studies for appropriate documentation. - 1

• Develop, update, and maintain information databases (e.g. SharePoint sites); provide document retrieval support. - 2

• Establish and maintain data analytics tools for analysis. - 3

• Researches and evaluates the operation of the organization's scientific programs.

• Work with staff on the concept development, planning, execution and support of all project-related activities.

• Track action items and tasks, provide deadline reminders to Program staff; maintain spreadsheets of relevant information.

• Request information from and provide responses to principal investigators program staff and others on scientific and programmatic issues.

• Researches, interprets and summarizes 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 database to search for material in many cases.

• Organize and analyze reports in a scientific area as assigned.

• Read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation.

• Create scientific search criteria for locating scientific, program and related information on the internet and other means, including literature and database searches.

• Compiles data and creates and prepares graphs, slides and presentations.

• Prepare scientific and programmatic presentation materials such as tables, graphs, slides, abstracts, posters and overheads by assimilating and mastering the scientific data and programmatic context for use at presentations and meetings.

• Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from progress reports to be used by Program staff and at meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.

• Conduct searches for material for a specific programmatic need and/or presentation; use a database to search for material as necessary.

• Organize existing slides/presentations/talking points into a functional database/library.

• Collect, read, interpret, analyze and condense material from a variety of sources and prepare reports of data analysis for presentation.

• Prepare presentation materials such as handouts, meeting materials, slide presentations, and background/supplemental documents, spreadsheets, charts and graphs for conferences, committee, meetings, workshops and group updates.

• Performs logistical planning of various scientific meetings, lectures, workshops.

• Identify, assess, draft, edit, revise and assemble necessary background materials.

• Represent the Program at local and national meetings; deliver presentations and posters; disseminate details of the Program and collect information of value to the Program goals.

• Draft, review and proofread programmatic documents, such as conference agendas, meeting agendas, letters to presenters, participant lists, handouts, emails, thank you letters and reports.

• Plans, organizes and participates at a senior level in technical meetings and consultations.

• Work with staff to coordinate and plan scientific meetings, including communications with distinguished lecturers, invited guests and participants, registration and meeting logistics.

• Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with key personnel throughout the initiative; gather, provide and exchange information with Network investigators, their staff and other relevant individuals.

• Reviews and evaluates the performance of the organization.

• Provide project management support for large and/or complex projects with internal and external stakeholders and other project participants.

• Work with the Director of Strategic Initiatives on the development of strategic plans, initiatives, solicitations and consultation activities.

• Analyzes existing scientific programs and makes recommendations for improvement.

• Analyze and develop presentations consisting of data from grantee progress reports to be used by Program staff and at grantee meetings in the overall analysis of Program progress.

• Develop a plan to improve the outreach, education, and interaction strategies of the Branch.

• Work with staff to assist and conduct management and administrative analysis; evaluate procedures, policies, processes and systems for the purpose of improving efficiency.

• Develops and prepares various scientific reports.

• Organize, analyze, and write project reports, scientific papers and present reports in scientific areas, based on results and findings.

• Organize and maintain a repository of resources, including minutes, reports, spreadsheets and web pages related to the program.

• 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.

• Develops and implements new scientific programs in order to fulfill organizational goals and objectives.

• Work with the Office of Communications and Public Liaison to achieve the communications goals.

• Collaborate with staff to plan and carry out special studies and analyses of the research portfolios.

• Develops and maintains clinical database.

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 $110,000—$115,000 USD

How this job compares

Set against the 1,055 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–115K/yr
  • Maryland median$85–120K/yr69 salary ranges
  • US median$90–130K/yr666 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 10% above the Maryland median midpoint ($103K) — in the middle half of Program Analyst salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 109 open Program Analyst jobs in Maryland and 1,055 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
Program Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (950 postings).
Education
332 of the 1,055 open Program Analyst jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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