Praxis Engineering · 1 day ago
Data Linkage Operations Manager
District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$159K/yr - $215K/yr
7+ years expPraxis Engineering is seeking an experienced Data Linkage Operations Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of program-level services for a federal data access and linkage initiative. The role focuses on ensuring that services for researchers and studies are predictable, compliant, and user-friendly while managing day-to-day operations and stakeholder engagement.
ComputerConsultingSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead implementation and execution for program operations, including study intake, DUAs, workflows, stakeholder engagement, communications, training/technical assistance, and program reporting
Direct day‑to‑day operations, including DUA processing activities, Privacy Board support, stakeholder communications, budgets, training, and technical assistance
Coordinate with enclave, data linkage, and PPRL leadership to align operational processes and timelines so that services support technical delivery and researcher needs
Translate policy, privacy, and governance requirements into practical processes, SOPs, templates, and tools that guide program operations and user interactions
Own dashboards and metrics for intake volumes, DUA and review cycle times, technical assistance and training activity, and user satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement using data‑driven process changes and automation
Manage relationships with program staff, stakeholders, funded studies, research users, and partner organizations, ensuring clear communication, expectation management, and timely issue resolution
Lead, support, and develop program operations staff, including subcontractor management, staffing plans, and rapid onboarding to meet evolving program demands
Plan and execute program‑operations‑related transition activities, including orderly transfer of program materials, SOPs, communications assets, tracking tools, and documentation
Qualification
Required
Doctor's degree in a relevant field such as health services research, health policy, health informatics, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, biostatistics, etc
7+ years managing complex federal research, health data, or program operations initiatives with multiple stakeholders and concurrent workstreams
Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary to deliver program objectives on time and within scope
Project and program management skills, including planning, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder management
Experience with data access, privacy, or governance environments, DUAs, review boards, and federal oversight processes
Proven ability to design, implement, and refine operational processes, workflows, and templates that improve throughput, quality, and user experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including status reports, dashboards, briefings, and guidance documents for senior government and technical audiences
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
Preferred
11+ years managing complex federal research, health data, or program operations initiatives with multiple stakeholders and concurrent workstreams
Prior experience leading program operations for federal health/research programs, involving data access/sharing, RWD, data linkage, and PPRL
Industry certifications such as PMP, Agile, ITIL, or other credentials
Relevant technical certifications support federal data programs
Familiarity with data lifecycle management, DUAs, governance workflows, and metrics/reporting in federal research settings
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
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
Company
Praxis Engineering
Praxis Engineering, LLC., headquartered in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, is a consulting and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to ensure the success of our customers.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1M2017-10-17Acquired
2009-10-22Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Lisa C.
Chief Technology Officer
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