Own the opportunity to plan, implement, and operate automation services that make privacy‑preserving record linkage more scalable, efficient, and repeatable
Ensure that PPRL‑A capabilities help researchers use linked sensitive data while protecting privacy and meeting applicable data use, security, and governance requirements
Direct implementation and execution for PPRL‑A, including environmental scanning, methodology, and workflow design, testing and validation
Direct day‑to‑day automation operations, coordinating development sprints, managing production runs, handling issues, and ensuring delivery of automated workflows
Coordinate with data linkage, enclave, and program operations to integrate PPRL‑A solutions with pipelines, enclaves, and user‑facing processes
Translate privacy, security, and governance requirements into automation designs, SOPs, and controls, including identifiers, tokens, encryption, de‑identification, and audit trails
Own dashboards and metrics for automation coverage, match quality, runtime and scalability, exception and rework rates, and user satisfaction
Drive continuous improvement using data‑driven process changes and AI‑enabled techniques where appropriate
Manage relationships with staff, stakeholders, partners, and research teams that depend on automated linkage services, clear communication, and timely issue resolution
Lead, support, and develop PPRL-A technical and operations staff, including subcontractors, staffing plans, and onboarding
Plan and execute PPRL‑A‑related transition activities, including orderly transfer of environments, automation code, configurations, documentation, and tools

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as health services research, health informatics, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or a related discipline
7+ years of experience managing federal research, health, or data integration efforts, including record linkage, POI, PPRL, or data automation.
Demonstrable experience and knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods
Demonstrated success leading multi‑disciplinary technical teams to deliver automation capabilities on time and in scope
Strong understanding of project/program management practices, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder management
Industry certifications such as PMI PMP, Agile, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, SANS GSNA, or other credentials
Experience in environments with federal privacy, security, and governance requirements, with familiarity in applying DUAs, review board decisions, and policy constraints
Proven ability to design, implement, and refine workflows and supporting processes to improve quality for data linkage pipelines
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, including status reports, dashboards, briefings, and technical/operational documentation
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher and authorization to work in the US
Travel at 10–25% to support on-site collaboration primarily in the DC Metro area.

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
A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

automation servicesprivacy-preserving record linkagedata integrationartificial intelligencemachine learningworkflow designdata linkage pipelinesencryptionde-identificationaudit trails

Soft skills

communicationstakeholder managementteam leadershipproblem-solvingproject managementrisk managementcontinuous improvementrelationship managementcollaborationtraining and development

Certifications

PMI PMPAgileITILCISSPCISMSANS GSNA