Technical Operations Lead

Digital Infuzion • Rockville, MD

5d

About The Position

At Digital Infuzion, we believe that by equipping researchers with rapid insights and providers with tailored, on-demand data, we can help people lead better, healthier lives. We harness innovative health-IT solutions and advanced bioinformatics to make meaningful impacts in patient care.
Our culture is creative, open, and growth-oriented, guided by core values that shape how we lead and deliver:
Outcomes First – Focus on what matters most and makes timely, informed decisions.
Innovative – Embrace creativity and continuous improvement to drive novel solutions.
Radical Candor – Communicate openly and honestly, balancing direct feedback with genuine care.
Never Satisfied – Pursue excellence and growth beyond the status quo.
Resilient – Adapt and persevere through challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities.
If you are passionate about leveraging technology to advance healthcare and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, this may be the opportunity for you.
Position Overview
We are seeking a senior technical leader to serve as Contract Lead/Task Lead for federal data linkage services. This hands-on position requires deep expertise in statistical matching methodologies, large-scale data management, and federal data linkage operations.
Job Description
The Contract Lead is responsible for the technical execution of data linkages using PII and/or Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage (PPRL) strategies combined with statistical matching methodologies. You will ensure linkage quality, reproducibility, comprehensive documentation, and automation-ready processes across all linkage activities. This role encompasses oversight of data masking operations, distribution of linked files, and development of study linkage reports. As the senior technical authority, you will provide sustained hands-on engagement for the highest-effort technical tasks within the program.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of working with large and complex datasets
• Extensive experience with CMS data and multi-way linkages
• Technical background in statistical analysis, technologies, network devices, hardware, and software
• Expertise in data masking and privacy-preserving techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop clear documentation and technical reports
• Minimum 5 years of experience as task lead on projects of similar size and scope
• Demonstrated expertise in data linkage methodologies and statistical matching
• Experience with large-scale federal data operations

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of data linkages using PII and PPRL strategies with statistical matching methodology.
• Ensure high linkage quality, reproducibility, and comprehensive documentation for all linkage activities.
• Develop and maintain automation-ready processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Oversee data masking operations to ensure compliance with privacy requirements.
• Manage the distribution of linked files to authorized recipients.
• Develop detailed study linkage reports.
• Provide technical support to stakeholders.
• Maintain expertise in multi-way linkages of large and complex datasets.
• Ensure all activities align with federal data security requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior