Senior Program Manager – Data Access

Req : RQ214252

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other

Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution

Skills:

Financial Management, Planning, Professional Leadership, Record Linkage, Stakeholder Engagement

Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI)

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…