Program Manager – NIH Data Access Program
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Work Type: Full-Time
Contract Type: Federal Professional Services
To accomplish secure, compliant stand-up and sustained operations of the NIH Data Access Program, our Program Manager leads delivery across enclave operations, data linkage, program operations, and researcher support—ensuring Day 1 readiness, auditability, and low-risk execution aligned to NIH expectations.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has run governance-heavy federal programs where compliance, continuity, and execution discipline matter more than buzzwords.
Remote (U.S.-based)
What You’ll Do
•Serve as the single point of accountability for overall contract performance, delivery, and compliance.
•Lead stand-up, stabilization, and steady-state operations for a government-owned, contractor-operated data enclave.
•Act as the primary interface to the Government PM, COR, and contracting stakeholders.
•Direct execution across enclave operations, data linkage, PPRL-related activities, and program operations.
•Ensure adherence to SOW requirements, performance metrics, and delivery schedules.
•Identify, manage, and resolve program risks, issues, and escalations.
•Lead and integrate the Deputy PM / Operations Lead, Security & Compliance Lead, and technical leadership.
•Ensure audit-ready governance artifacts, reporting, and documentation are maintained.
•Support transition planning, change control, and continuity of operations.
Minimum Qualifications
•Demonstrated experience managing federal programs involving secure data environments or regulated data operations.
•Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across technical, operational, and compliance domains.
•Experience serving as the primary Government-facing lead on federal contracts.
•Ability to operate effectively in FISMA-aligned, compliance-driven environments.
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