Senior Program Manager – Data Access

GDIT is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a large, multi-task federal Data Access effort supporting the National Institutes of Health.  This strategic leadership role entails overseeing enclave operations, data linkage, program management, and Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage functions. As the program lead, you will work with GDIT, Program and Government leadership to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery, and customer satisfaction.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead a complex data access and linkage program enabling secure research use of real-world data across enclave, linkage, and program operations environments.
• Ensure effective management of scope, schedule, budgets, quality, risks, and communications across all tasks and program years.
• Be the primary point of contact with government stakeholders, representing the program in governance meetings, reviews, and executive briefings.
• Translate SOW requirements and policies into actionable plans, tasking, standard operating procedures, and performance expectations.
• Oversee the integration of technical and operational work across enclave, data linkage, PPRL, and program operations teams ensuring effective, compliant, and efficient delivery.
• Direct risk management, issue resolution, change control, Zero Trust, DUAs, and data governance.
• Establish and maintain program-level metrics and dashboards for efforts, security, quality, timeliness, user satisfaction, schedules, and costs
• Ensure high-quality program artifacts, including PMP, QASP/QAMP, performance metrics, monthly and executive reports, and transition plans.
• Lead and mentor program managers, project managers, and task leads, fostering a high-performing leadership bench and ensuring sustained coverage for key roles.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in bioinformatics, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in federal contract management or managing large, multi-year programs, including 5+ years as a task lead or equivalent role overseeing projects of similar complexity.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 10+ years of experience managing Agile methodology-driven projects or programs in federal or highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of federal contract management practices, including performance management, risk/issue resolution, and subcontractor oversight.
• Demonstrated experience leading programs involving secure data environments, such as those with FISMA Moderate, FedRAMP, CMS ARS, or Zero Trust frameworks.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, including technical, scientific, and operational experts, across data linkage, privacy-preserving methods, stakeholder engagement, and technical assistance.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with federal customers, executives, and technical teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance or higher.
• Willingness to travel 10-25% for on-site collaboration, meetings, and reviews in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in bioinformatics, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a program lead for large federal health data or research programs.
• Familiarity with secure enclave governance, cloud services, and data access workflows.
• Additional certifications such as Agile, ITIL, or technical credentials related to cloud, security, data engineering, data linkage, or scientific research operations.
• Direct experience engaging with NIH institutes/centers, CMS, or other federal data providers on complex DUA arrangements and linkage operations.

Why GDIT

At GDIT, our people are at the heart of our mission. We empower employees with rewarding growth opportunities, flexibility, and industry-leading support.

• Growth: AI-powered career tools and internal mobility resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Support: Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, 401K match, competitive pay, and paid time off.
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week, enabling you to balance priorities at work and at home.
• Community: An award-winning culture recognized for innovation, diversity, and veteran-friendly initiatives.

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