About this opportunity
Axle lists this Program Director opportunity in rockville, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
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. We focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries, working with premier research organizations and facilities including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public and private organizations.
Benefits
Educational Benefits for Career Growth
Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
Employee Referral Bonus
401K Matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
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.
Equal Opportunity Axle is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected under applicable law.
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Worksite address
rockville, MD, 20849, US
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