Data Access Program Director

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Data Access Program Director. This is a full-time onsite position supporting the NIH office in Bethesda, MD.

• Lead and manage all program delivery activities, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and organizational goals.

• Oversee multiple concurrent tasks and coordinate with individual task Program Directors.

• Plan, execute, control, and direct programmatic and technical work across the contract lifecycle.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs that meet or exceed SOW requirements.

• Maintain superior levels of customer satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution.

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for program performance and stakeholder engagement.

What You Will Need:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Public Health, Health Services, or comparable discipline.

• A minimum of FIFTEEN (15) years of experience in federal contract management or a comparable field.

• A minimum of TEN (10) years of experience managing projects using Agile methodologies.

• Possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or similar current professional certifications relevant to the role.

• Demonstrated expertise in contract management, including compliance, reporting, and performance monitoring.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• A minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience as a task lead on projects of similar size and complexity preferred.

• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.

• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team collaboration.

• Experience in data access, data governance, and regulatory compliance within federal environments.

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The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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