What You'll Do - In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate complex scientific data science programs, including initiatives involving biomedical data, precision medicine, research repositories, and emerging public health priorities.
• Apply project and program management best practices, including PMBOK, Agile, SAFe, and NIH EPLC frameworks.
• Develop and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, dashboards, RACI matrices, risk registers, and executive-level reporting.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and support modern software delivery practices, including DevSecOps metrics and pipeline coordination.
• Serve as a primary liaison among NIH leadership, scientific stakeholders, technical teams, and research program leaders.
• Drive initiatives from concept through implementation, including communications, training, stakeholder alignment, and change management.
• Analyze complex challenges involving technology, methodology, schedules, budgets, and program performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations related to data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, large language models, and emerging technology adoption.
• Support evaluation and implementation of commercial and custom-developed technology solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and strengthen program delivery.

Required Qualifications - Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Public Health, Health Informatics, Genomics, other -omics disciplines, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience managing complex scientific, research, or R&D programs.
• At least 7 years of program management experience supporting complex scientific or R&D programs.
• At least 7 years of experience across a combination of at least two of the following areas: data science; machine learning, artificial intelligence, or large language models; computer science or bioinformatics; genomics or other -omics disciplines; health informatics or electronic health records.
• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and Smartsheet.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings.

Preferred Strengths - The strongest candidates will bring:

• Direct familiarity with NHLBI scientific data programs and systems, especially BioData Catalyst, TOPMed, BioLINCC, and RECOVER.
• Familiarity with federal IT governance, reporting, and compliance environments.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams across science, technology, operations, and policy.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to translate complex technical topics for diverse audiences.

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