Data Linkage - Project Manager
General Dynamics, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Data Linkage Project Manager
GDIT is seeking an experienced Data Linkage Project Manager to oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of data linkage activities. This role is central to translating program goals into executable project plans and managing linkage work across multiple studies and stakeholders.
Responsibilities for this Position:
Lead end-to-end project management for data linkage workstreams, turning scientific and requirements into plans, schedules, and deliverables. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to execute predictably and transparently, supporting health, and health services research.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones for data linkage activities.
Serve as a primary liaison for linkage projects with program operations, enclave, and Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage (PPRL) teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment of priorities.
Coordinate with the task leads and technical staff to align scope, timelines, and resource needs, escalating risks as needed.
Manage day-to-day project operations, including cost management, tracking progress, issues, dependencies, and changes, and ensuring timely completion of key deliverables.
Organize and facilitate project meetings with clear agendas, notes, and action item tracking.
Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and quality goals using dashboards and metrics, and initiate corrective/preventative actions as appropriate.
Support DUA-related and governance workflows for linkage activities by coordinating inputs, timelines, and documentation with relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, standardizing templates, and proposing process enhancements.
Assist with planning and execution, including schedules and coordination for transferring environments, configurations, documentation, and tools to the Government.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public health, health services research, information systems, project management, or other relevant discipline.
PMI PMP certification
5 years of project management experience supporting federal agencies, research organizations, or healthcare systems.
Demonstrated experience managing projects in federal research, health data, or informatics environments.
Strong statistical and analytical expertise, with demonstrable experience using statistical metrics.
Strong understanding of project management practices, including scope, schedule, risk, stakeholder management, documentation and reporting.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams working on data linkage, enclaves, and secure environments, translating technical plans into schedules and resource plans.
Excellent organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
Strong English written and verbal communication skills, including status reports, presentations, and project documentation for government, stakeholder, and technical audiences.
Experience working with data security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher and authorization to work in the United States.
Travel at 10-25% to support on-site collaboration primarily in the DC Metro area.
GDIT is your place:
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.
GDIT is seeking an experienced Data Linkage Project Manager to oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of data linkage activities. This role is central to translating program goals into executable project plans and managing linkage work across multiple studies and stakeholders.
Responsibilities for this Position:
Lead end-to-end project management for data linkage workstreams, turning scientific and requirements into plans, schedules, and deliverables. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to execute predictably and transparently, supporting health, and health services research.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones for data linkage activities.
Serve as a primary liaison for linkage projects with program operations, enclave, and Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage (PPRL) teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment of priorities.
Coordinate with the task leads and technical staff to align scope, timelines, and resource needs, escalating risks as needed.
Manage day-to-day project operations, including cost management, tracking progress, issues, dependencies, and changes, and ensuring timely completion of key deliverables.
Organize and facilitate project meetings with clear agendas, notes, and action item tracking.
Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and quality goals using dashboards and metrics, and initiate corrective/preventative actions as appropriate.
Support DUA-related and governance workflows for linkage activities by coordinating inputs, timelines, and documentation with relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, standardizing templates, and proposing process enhancements.
Assist with planning and execution, including schedules and coordination for transferring environments, configurations, documentation, and tools to the Government.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public health, health services research, information systems, project management, or other relevant discipline.
PMI PMP certification
5 years of project management experience supporting federal agencies, research organizations, or healthcare systems.
Demonstrated experience managing projects in federal research, health data, or informatics environments.
Strong statistical and analytical expertise, with demonstrable experience using statistical metrics.
Strong understanding of project management practices, including scope, schedule, risk, stakeholder management, documentation and reporting.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams working on data linkage, enclaves, and secure environments, translating technical plans into schedules and resource plans.
Excellent organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
Strong English written and verbal communication skills, including status reports, presentations, and project documentation for government, stakeholder, and technical audiences.
Experience working with data security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher and authorization to work in the United States.
Travel at 10-25% to support on-site collaboration primarily in the DC Metro area.
GDIT is your place:
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.