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Programmer Analyst roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. Employers filing LCAs for this title span enterprise software, healthcare IT, financial services, and consulting, making it one of the more consistently sponsored technical roles in the H-1B program.
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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 Computer Programmer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) 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)
Responsibilities
- Maintain, enhance, secure, and modernize NCI’s Scientific Coding System (SCS), Scientific Managers Analysis and Reporting Tool (SMART), and NCI Funded Research Portfolio (NFRP).
- Troubleshoot production issues, application errors, performance problems, and system outages.
- Develop, test, debug, and deploy software fixes, upgrades, and system enhancements.
- Support web applications, databases, servers, interfaces, backup environments, and third-party components.
- Integrate, validate, import, export, and migrate data across NIH and NCI systems.
- Customize data downloads and reporting processes supporting scientific portfolio analysis, grant reporting, and year-end activities.
- Maintain and modify IRDB and NCI I2E process scripts in response to changes within eRA, IMPAC II, and related data structures.
- Monitor application logs, alerts, and performance metrics and recommend improvements.
- Support configuration, change, release, backup, recovery, and continuity-of-operations processes.
- Remediate vulnerabilities identified through HHS and NCI security scans and ensure changes comply with federal security requirements and FIPS standards.
- Develop scripts and automation to improve system reliability, data processing, and administrative workflows.
- Provide elevated support during production deployments, year-end reporting, and other critical operational periods.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining complex software applications using multiple programming languages.
- Advanced experience with data management, database analysis, system integration, and data validation.
- Experience supporting production applications in a multi-user environment.
- Functional knowledge of NIH grants management and budget-reporting processes.
- Knowledge of NIH IMPAC II and NCI I2E DM database structures, including extramural grant and funding data.
- Experience configuring and maintaining IRDB and NCI I2E scripts used for Institute- or Center-specific grant-data downloads.
- Experience with application upgrades, configuration management, testing, deployment, and release management.
- Knowledge of federal information-security requirements, FIPS standards, secure software-development practices, and vulnerability remediation.
- Ability to work onsite at NCI Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland, approximately one to two days per week.
- Availability for occasional after-hours support during deployments and year-end reporting.
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: careers@axleinfo.com
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:
- Salary Range: $125,000 USD - $135,000 USD
INTRODUCTION
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 Computer Programmer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) 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)
Responsibilities
- Maintain, enhance, secure, and modernize NCI’s Scientific Coding System (SCS), Scientific Managers Analysis and Reporting Tool (SMART), and NCI Funded Research Portfolio (NFRP).
- Troubleshoot production issues, application errors, performance problems, and system outages.
- Develop, test, debug, and deploy software fixes, upgrades, and system enhancements.
- Support web applications, databases, servers, interfaces, backup environments, and third-party components.
- Integrate, validate, import, export, and migrate data across NIH and NCI systems.
- Customize data downloads and reporting processes supporting scientific portfolio analysis, grant reporting, and year-end activities.
- Maintain and modify IRDB and NCI I2E process scripts in response to changes within eRA, IMPAC II, and related data structures.
- Monitor application logs, alerts, and performance metrics and recommend improvements.
- Support configuration, change, release, backup, recovery, and continuity-of-operations processes.
- Remediate vulnerabilities identified through HHS and NCI security scans and ensure changes comply with federal security requirements and FIPS standards.
- Develop scripts and automation to improve system reliability, data processing, and administrative workflows.
- Provide elevated support during production deployments, year-end reporting, and other critical operational periods.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining complex software applications using multiple programming languages.
- Advanced experience with data management, database analysis, system integration, and data validation.
- Experience supporting production applications in a multi-user environment.
- Functional knowledge of NIH grants management and budget-reporting processes.
- Knowledge of NIH IMPAC II and NCI I2E DM database structures, including extramural grant and funding data.
- Experience configuring and maintaining IRDB and NCI I2E scripts used for Institute- or Center-specific grant-data downloads.
- Experience with application upgrades, configuration management, testing, deployment, and release management.
- Knowledge of federal information-security requirements, FIPS standards, secure software-development practices, and vulnerability remediation.
- Ability to work onsite at NCI Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland, approximately one to two days per week.
- Availability for occasional after-hours support during deployments and year-end reporting.
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: careers@axleinfo.com
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:
- Salary Range: $125,000 USD - $135,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Programmer Analyst
Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field supports a Programmer Analyst title. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly, but a general business or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE even with years of relevant experience.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Programmer Analyst falls under SOC code 15-1252. Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter certified LCA filings by that code and identify which employers filed petitions in your target metro, giving you a verified list of active H-1B sponsors.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
H-1B sponsorship requires employers to be registered with USCIS. Consulting firms and staffing agencies that place Programmer Analysts at client sites must also confirm they can serve as the H-1B petitioner, not just the end client.
Prioritize your job search on Migrate Mate
Filter Programmer Analyst openings by verified H-1B filing history using Migrate Mate. You can see which employers have active LCA certifications for this exact role, cutting out companies that won't sponsor before you invest time in applications.
Clarify the prevailing wage level before accepting
DOL assigns Programmer Analyst positions to wage levels 1 through 4. Your offered salary must meet the prevailing wage for your level and work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search for your metro to confirm the offer clears the threshold before signing.
Understand the cap-gap if you're on OPT
If your OPT expires before October 1 after a successful H-1B lottery selection, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm with your employer that your start date and filing timeline account for this window so there's no gap in employment.
H-1B Visa Programmer Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Programmer Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Programmer Analyst consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related technical field. The O*NET profile for this title confirms a degree requirement, which supports the specialty occupation determination USCIS applies during adjudication.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Programmer Analyst jobs?
Search Migrate Mate to find Programmer Analyst openings filtered by verified H-1B filing history. You can also cross-reference DOL LCA disclosure data by SOC code 15-1252 to see which companies have certified Labor Condition Applications for this title in your target location, confirming they've actively sponsored the role before.
Can a staffing agency or consulting firm sponsor my H-1B as a Programmer Analyst?
Yes, but the sponsoring employer must be the entity filing the H-1B petition, which creates complexity when you're placed at a client site. USCIS requires the petitioning employer to maintain an employer-employee relationship with you, including control over your work. Consulting firms that place Programmer Analysts must demonstrate this control to avoid denial on employer-employee relationship grounds.
What happens to my H-1B petition if my Programmer Analyst role changes significantly after approval?
Material changes to your job duties, work location, or employer can require an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. Moving to a new work site in a different metropolitan statistical area triggers a new LCA at minimum, and a significant shift in job duties away from the approved Programmer Analyst description may require a full amendment filed with USCIS.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Programmer Analyst positions?
DOL sets prevailing wages for Programmer Analyst roles by geographic area and experience level, ranging from entry-level wage tier 1 to fully experienced tier 4. Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your level and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify what the current prevailing wage is before evaluating any offer.