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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).\nBenefits We Offer:\n100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees\nPaid Time Off and Paid Holidays\n401K match up to 5%\nEducational Benefits for Career Growth\nEmployee Referral Bonus\nFlexible Spending Accounts:Healthcare (FSA)\nParking Reimbursement Account (PRK)\nDependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)\nTransportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)\n\nOverview\nAxle is currently hiring for a Health Communications Manager/Science Writer to work with the NIAID Division of Intramural Research and turn complex research findings and policy information into clear, accurate materials for scientific leaders, administrators, and general audiences. The role will prepare scientific summaries, briefings, recommendation memos, and other documents; collaborate with leadership policy guidance; and review materials and workflows for accuracy and efficiency.\nBackground\nThe National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports basic and applied research to understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) is a component of NIAID, one of the largest Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). DIR's purpose is to make scientific discoveries that promote the development of new vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics that improve human health.\nThis position provides expert scientific writing, analytical, and policy advisory support to the NIAID Division of Intramural Research (DIR) in the recruitment, appointment, recognition, and retention of its scientific workforce. Drawing on in-depth subject-matter knowledge and command of Title 42, Title 38, and SBRS authorities, the incumbent drafts and reviews recommendation memos, justification documents, award nominations, salary benchmarks, briefing materials, and plain-language scientific summaries; performs quality assurance of Livelink personnel workflows; provides surge coverage for Case Development Specialists; advises senior and program-level managers on policy interpretation and implementation; and identifies tools and process improvements to strengthen operations.\nLocation: \nThis position is primarily in the NIH/NIAID facility in Rockville, MD but can also encompass the Bethesda, MD or Hamilton, MT campuses. \nQualifications: \nMaster's Degree or higher in a biomedical research field.\n\nCoordinates community outreach efforts and activities for the program.\n\nAttends and gives presentations at major conferences or meetings and participates in discussion with community groups.\n\nEstablishes collaborative relationships with a variety of community organizations (e.g. community health centers, state medical agencies, managed care organizations).\n\nCoordinates the analysis and evaluation of outreach activities, including internal and external partnership.\n\nWorks closely with management to coordinate content of materials, advertisements and marketing messages.\n\nSpecific Expectations\nProvide support based on an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter, write, and edit recommendation memos and other justification documents for scientific positions.\n\nProduce work products articulate, interpret, and explain complex research findings using plain language. The products are typically intended for viewing by general audiences, both scientific and administrative.\n\nAssist and collaborate with NIH scientific and administrative leadership on policy interpretation and implementation.\n\nProvide work products and documents related to providing recommendations guidance on Title 42 and policies, procedures, and requirements at meetings with senior level and program level managers, and via telephone and email.\n\nProvide coverage of case work for Case Development Specialists as needed, such as supporting personnel packages.\n\nPrepare a wide variety of briefing materials and complex scientific summaries on a broad range of diseases and research areas.\n\nDevelop specialized materials such as reports and memos covering highly complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences.\n\nProvide advice and conduct reviews for accuracy of multiple materials prepared by other DIR division staff.\n\nDevelop scientific and technical materials regarding DIRs research programs and activities as well as scientific accomplishments.\n\nProvide support to committee management teams as needed.\n\nPerform business analysis of personnel action tracking tools and determine next steps.\n\nIdentify tools/software to improve operations.\n\nDraft and review award nominations and related documents.\n\nDraft and review salary benchmarks in support of T42, T38 and SBRS appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments and related documents.\n\nReview Livelink workflows to provide quality assurance for appointments, conversions, and pay adjustments.\n\nPerform additional project work or duties at the request of task leader.\n\nComplete training required by NIH.\n\nDisclaimer: 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.\nThe 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.\nAccessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: \nThis role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. 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