Data Linkage Project Manager

Role Overview

• Lead planning, coordination, and delivery of data linkage activities for a federal data access and linkage program
• Translate program‑level linkage objectives into executable project plans, schedules, and deliverables
• Ensure delivery of linkage workstreams on time, within scope, and in compliance with federal policies
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones for all data linkage tasks across multiple studies
• Coordinate with task leads, technical staff, and linkage specialists to align scope, timelines, and resource requirements
• Manage day‑to‑day project operations, including schedule adherence, cost management, and ensuring timely completion of key deliverables
• Serve as a primary liaison for linkage operations, program operations, enclave, and PPRL teams
• Monitor project performance using dashboards and quality metrics against scope, schedule, and quality goals

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of probabilistic and deterministic record linkage methodologies for linking records across datasets using POI and PPRL and CMS data
• Demonstrated experience managing projects in federal research, health data, or data-linkage environments
• Strong statistical and analytical literacy, with demonstrable experience using statistical metrics to assess linkage performance, match quality, throughput, and error rate
• 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, PPRL, secure enclaves, and multi-cloud environments, translating technical requirements into actionable project plans
• Excellent organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and studies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for government audiences, researchers, technical teams, and stakeholders, and proven success delivering status reports, presentations, and project documentation
• Experience working with data security, privacy, and compliance frameworks governing federal data (e.g., DUAs, CADR policies, CMS requirements)
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting federal agencies, research organizations, or health systems
• 2+ years of experience on projects of similar size and scope
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher and authorization to work in the United States
• Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position
• Work will be performed during regular business hours, East Coast time

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• PMP

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace