Data Linkage Manager

Data Linkage Manager

GDIT is seeking an experienced Data Linkage Manager to lead data linkage activities within secure, cloud-hosted environments. This role is central to enabling compliant, scalable linkage operations that support federally funded studies and users.

How a Data Linkage Manager will make an impact:

• Support partners in delivering privacy-preserving, high-quality linked datasets that accelerate health, and health services research.
• Lead planning and execution for data linkage, including deterministic, probabilistic, and privacy-preserving methods on longitudinal datasets.
• Direct day-to-day production, including study intake, DUA-driven workflows, linkage runs, validation, and delivery of research-ready files within the enclave.
• Coordinate with technical leads and Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage (PPRL) teams to keep linkage workflows robust, scalable, and secure.
• Translate government agency, data provider policies, and DUAs into processes, SOPs, and controls that govern linkage operations.
• Own metrics and dashboards for linkage throughput, data quality, timeliness, and researcher satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement using automation and AI-enabled workflows.
• Manage relationships with staff, stakeholders, partners, and research teams, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
• Lead, support, and train scientists, analysts, enclave engineers, and operations staff, including general management and rapid onboarding.
• Plan and execute linkage-related transition activities, including orderly transfer of CMS files, linked datasets, documentation, automations, and tools.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Doctor's degree in a relevant field such as biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, health services research, economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, or health informatics.
• Minimum of seven (7) years leading large, multi-year federal research, data management, or informatics programs, including major administrative data linkages.
• At least seven (7) years of experience in risk management, quality assurance, and data security.
• Proven success leading tasks for federal agencies, including at least five (5) years as a task lead on efforts of comparable size and complexity.
• Broad technical background across networks, hardware, software, and cloud services.
• Deep knowledge of federal data security and management standards.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• 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.