Data Access Program Director

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

56d•$226,000 - $376,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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