Project Manager, PPRL

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are searching for a Project Manager to support a privacy-preserving record linkage (PPRL) effort at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  The person in this role will be responsible for providing project oversight and management to multiple projects.  This is a full-time, onsite position in Bethesda, MD.

• Understand a wide array of technologies, such as network devices, hardware and software, to effectively discuss and manage linkage production activities.

• Develop and implement automated scoring and evaluation protocols using probabilistic modeling combined with strong statistical and analytical expertise.  

• Review and analyze the analytical outputs, make changes as applicable.

• Develop tools to query, validate or contest AI-driven linkage decisions.

• Participate in efforts to assess, select and implement a software tool that will automate the PPRL processes.

• Implement a secondary system to perform quality assurance (QA) tasks of the PPRL system, primarily monitor data quality, AI/ML performance, and compliance.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

• At least TWO (2) years of experience as project manager on projects of comparable size and complexity.

• At least FIVE (5) years of technical experience.

• Knowledge of federal and NIH security policies, procedures, standards, and methodologies

• Demonstrable experience in evaluating linkage accuracy using statistical metrics (e.g., precision, recall)

• Demonstrable knowledge of probabilistic and deterministic record linkage methodologies across datasets.

• Proficient in developing and optimizing linkage algorithms.

• Possess current professional certifications commensurate with their duties such as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA).

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Strong communication skills.

• Knowledge of the NIH organization would be helpful.

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The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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

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