General Dynamics Information Technology · 22 hours ago
Data Linkage Operations Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an experienced Data Linkage Operations Lead to oversee intake, governance, stakeholder engagement, training, and reporting for a large federal data access and linkage initiative. This role serves as the operational lead for program processes surrounding DUAs, ensuring that linkage and enclave services are delivered consistently and in alignment with policy and governance requirements.
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Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end management of program operations workstreams, including study and researcher intake, DUA and governance workflows, stakeholder communications, training, and technical assistance for linkage and enclave services
Coordinate with federal customers and technical leads to translate policies, privacy requirements, and program goals into clear operational processes, SOPs, templates, and services
Oversee day‑to‑day execution of operations activities, tracking requests, timelines, risks, and issues, and ensuring timely completion of requirements and deliverables
Manage development and use of dashboards and metrics to monitor program participation, DUA processing, linkage demand, turnaround times, user experience, and continuous improvement actions
Lead planning and delivery of communications, documentation, and training for researchers and stakeholders, including guidance on DUAs, masking, linkage options, enclave use, and disclosure review processes
Plan and execute data linkage operations related transition activities, including orderly transfer of environments, configurations, documentation, and tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
Demonstrated experience leading operations or program management for federal research, health, or data access programs
Strong understanding of project and program management practices, including scope, schedule, risk, stakeholder management, documentation, and reporting
Experience working with or around federal data access, privacy, or governance requirements and DUAs in close coordination with technical and policy leads
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholder groups, including researchers, federal staff, and technical teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including concise status reports, stakeholder communications, training materials, and program documentation for government and technical audiences
7+ years of experience supporting federal agencies, research organizations, or healthcare systems in program operations, data access, or research support roles
Current relevant professional certifications
Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust or higher and authorization to work in the US
Willingness to travel 10–25% to support on‑site collaboration in the DC Metro area
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field
11+ years of experience leading operations for federal data access or sharing programs, health services research programs, or large‑scale research support initiatives
Familiarity with the lifecycle of data access requests, DUAs, governance reviews, and disclosure control in enclave or similar secure research environments
Experience with metrics, dashboards, and KPIs for tracking program performance, researcher demand, and operational throughput for data linkage
Prior work with federal health or research agencies on data access, linkage, or real‑world data initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
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