Scientific Program Analyst

Number of employees

50

Rockville, MD

Posted on: 2026-09-04

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Axle Energy is a UK-based energy technology company that provides a unified API platform enabling carmakers, EV charger manufacturers, battery systems, and heating and cooling providers to connect distributed home energy assets to electricity markets. Through its platform, companies can aggregate these assets into a coordinated virtual power plant (VPP), allowing flexible demand to be shifted and optimised in response to grid conditions. Axle handles the full stack from asset onboarding and optimisation to payment distribution, making it straightforward for hardware and energy brands to monetise flexibility without building bespoke grid integration infrastructure. Axle Energy's mission is closely aligned with the green energy transition. By turning everyday home assets such as electric vehicles, heat pumps, and batteries into grid-responsive resources, the company helps balance electricity networks that are increasingly reliant on intermittent renewable generation. This approach supports decarbonisation goals by reducing the need for fossil-fuel peaker plants and enabling higher penetrations of renewable energy, while also providing financial returns to end users and partner businesses. What distinguishes Axle Energy is its developer-first approach and breadth of asset coverage under a single, enterprise-grade API with over 99.9% uptime. The platform currently has 300,000 live devices connected and a flexibility pool of 2 GW of shiftable load capacity. Trusted by brands including Pod Point, Myenergi, and Easee, Axle has demonstrated the ability to drive regulatory change and deliver features rapidly. The company announced a $25 million Series A funding round led by Energize Capital, underscoring investor confidence in its market position.

(ID: 2026-3070)


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 of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) located in Rockville, 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 Overview

The Scientific Program Analyst will develop and implement updates to extramural research policies, resources, and training materials on the NINDS Intranet, ensuring content supports the unique scientific needs of NINDS-specific and NINDS-led trans-NIH initiatives. Responsibilities include drafting, editing, and publishing Standard Operating Procedures for multiple extramural research operations and processes, reviewing them in consultation with relevant NINDS staff to ensure the materials meet both scientific and policy needs, and assisting DEA with documenting, implementing, and coordinating follow-up on actionable items from monthly Operations meetings to improve the impact and efficiency of the extramural research workflow. A Master's degree is required; Certifications & Licenses are listed as Not Critical. Preferred fields of study include Neuroscience, Biology, Molecular Biology, Communications, Computer Science, and related scientific, technical, and communications disciplines, along with skills in writing, knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms, website content development, establishing collaborations, and plain language.

Field of Study

  • Neuroscience
  • Biochemical Sciences
  • Biology
  • Cognitive Science and Biopsychology
  • Environmental Science
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Miscellaneous Biology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Communications
  • Computer and Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Community and Public Health

Software

  • SharePoint
  • Drupal or other web content management system experience preferred but not required
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Word

Skills

  • Writing
  • Knowledge of NIH grants and funding mechanisms
  • Website content development
  • Establish collaborations
  • Plain language

Statement of Work Details

  • Develop and maintain website content, Teams Channels, and information databases (e.g., SharePoint sites) related to extramural operations. — 1
  • Coordinate with extramural operation colleagues to plan and attend meetings and training sessions, maintaining centralized resources that track key issues, action items, and extramural updates. — 2
  • Prepare Standard Operating Procedures and Guidance documentation / Training Materials relevant to Research Operations. — 3
  • Review extramural activities and workflows related to internal systems and/or enterprise systems to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement. — 4
  • Read, interpret, analyze, and condense material from a variety of sources for presentation. — 5
  • Work with staff on existing projects and/or the development, initiation, and execution of new project initiatives.
  • Prepare and give formal presentations for division leadership and other interest groups.
  • Give regular progress reports to sponsor and stakeholders.
  • Ensure all aspects of SOP development are tracked and reported, key deliverable dates are known and adhered to, and all involved parties are kept apprised of progress of integrated tasks and next steps.
  • Develop a plan to improve the outreach, education, and interaction strategies of the Branch.
  • Organize, develop, and maintain a repository of resources, including PowerPoint presentations, meeting minutes, reports, spreadsheets, and web pages related to Extramural operations.
  • Work with the Office of Communications and Public Liaison to achieve the communications goals.

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.

Salary Range
$110,000$115,000 USD

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