Senior Biomedical Informatics Jobs in Washington

Job Summary:
Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications. They are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead project management activities for a federal IT Operations and Maintenance contract, ensuring timely and compliant service delivery.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Project Management Plan (PMP), including integrated master schedules and risk registers.
• Manage all O&M workstreams including infrastructure operations, service desk, cybersecurity compliance, and application support.
• Monitor and control project scope, schedule, and cost; proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Lead sprint planning, status meetings, and milestone reviews with government stakeholders and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary interface between the contractor team and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Contracting Officer (CO), and government leadership.
• Prepare and deliver executive briefings, status reports, and performance dashboards on a recurring basis (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Facilitate change management activities and coordinate with the government Change Control Board (CCB) on all system changes.
• Direct and mentor a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals including systems administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, help desk staff, and other technical specialists.
• Manage subcontractor performance, deliverables, and compliance with teaming agreements and contract requirements.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal directives including NIST SP 800-series, FISMA, FedRAMP, Section 508, and agency-specific policies.
• Support audits, assessments, and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities as required.
• Track and manage contract modifications, task orders, and reporting requirements.
• Manage contract budget including labor, ODCs, and subcontractor spend; prepare Estimates to Complete (ETC) and monthly financial reports.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies without degrading service quality.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 5 years managing federal government IT O&M contracts.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks in a government environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing IT services in accordance with ITIL best practices; ITIL Foundation certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal IT frameworks including NIST RMF, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical information to senior government officials.
• Ability to go onsite to offices in Rockville, MD and Tysons, VA.
Preferred:
• Experience with HHS (preferred).
Company:
At Axle, we are driven by the mission to accelerate discovery and enhance organizational outcomes by revolutionizing operations with our innovative solutions. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Rockville, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.