Data Linkage Project Manager

Position Overview
GDIT is seeking an experienced Data Linkage Project Manager to oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of data linkage activities. This position reports to the Data Linkage Manager for a data access and linkage program and ensures that linkage projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with all technical and regulatory requirements. This role is central to translating program goals into executable project plans and managing linkage work across multiple studies and stakeholders.

How a Data Linkage Project Manager Will Make an Impact
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.
• 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.
• Serve as a primary liaison for linkage projects with program operations, enclave, and PPRL teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment of priorities.
• 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
• 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.
• 5 years of project management experience supporting federal agencies, research organizations, or healthcare systems.
• 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.​

Preferred

• Master’s degree in relevant field such as public health, health services research, information systems, n, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing projects involving CMS or other large administrative data sources, secure enclave environments, or data linkage initiatives.
• Additional certifications such as Agile, ITIL credentials, or other technical credentials.
• Prior experience supporting HHS agencies, particularly on data linkage, data enclave, or real-world data initiatives in aging or health services research.
• Familiarity with data lifecycle, DUAs, and governance workflows in federal research settings, and comfort working closely with technical and policy teams.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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• 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.