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Data Manager, Lead

LCG, Inc.
$139,600.00 - $181,900.00 / yr
retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Maryland
Apr 30, 2025
This job opportunity is part of an RFP process; candidates are invited to submit their resumes detailing relevant experience. Job Title: Data Manager, Lead Job Summary: The Data Manager, Lead will oversee all data management, data sharing, portal development, program coordination, and training initiatives as outlined in the clients program requirements. This is a strategic and technical leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity, security, interoperability, and sharing of data, while supporting collaboration across a diverse research network. Key Responsibilities Data Management, Analysis, and Sharing Operate and maintain a scalable, flexible data management system for collection, storage, quality control, analysis, sharing, and retrieval of all client program data and metadata. Ensure system interoperability with NIH-standardized resources such as ImmPort, IEDB, CEIRR, and others. Implement FISMA and HIPAA-compliant procedures for data protection and sharing. Manage metadata and experimental data submissions from client systems. Ensure appropriate de-identification and anonymization of human subject data. Facilitate data transfers to public repositories (e.g., ImmPort, NCBI). Assist client investigators with complex data analyses and integration across multiple datasets. Develop and manage software tools and methods for: Data collection, harmonization, tracking, updating, querying, visualization, and analysis. Easy-to-use data submission templates and automated data upload mechanisms. Data Quality Control Develop and execute comprehensive data quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) procedures. Implement automated validation and error-checking strategies. Perform routine data audits, generate QA/QC reports, and resolve data discrepancies. Maintain version control for documentation, templates, and software systems. Data Interoperability Implement FAIR data principles to ensure data accessibility, interoperability, and reusability. Collaborate with related NIAID programs to support cross-program data sharing and integration. Participate in the development of data standards with external database and repository teams (e.g., ImmPort, IEDB). Portal Development and Maintenance Maintain and enhance the client's public and private data portals. Ensure portals support: Secure data browsing and sharing. Visualization of vaccine candidate development status. Public dissemination of client's results, resources, and publications. Develop query capabilities for data tracking and reporting metrics. Program Coordination, Training, and Communication * Coordinate client program activities including: Product, sample, and reagent tracking and distribution. Operation of client working groups and subcommittees. Organization of CIVICs annual meetings and workshops. Provide technical training and consultation to CIVICs investigators on DMCC-supported tools and resources. Assist in preparing CIVICs-related scientific manuscripts, reports, and presentations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Public Health, Biology, or related field. Master's preferred. 8+ years of progressive experience in data management, database development, bioinformatics, or data coordination within a scientific, biomedical, or clinical research environment. Experience supporting NIH-funded or government-sponsored research initiatives a strong plus. Experience with cloud-based data systems and secure data management platforms a plus. Knowledge of vaccine development, immunology, or infectious disease research. Proven experience leading large, multi-site data management projects. Strong understanding of HIPAA, FISMA, Common Rule, and NIH Data Management and Sharing policies. Experience with data standards and interoperability (FAIR principles, metadata standards). Hands-on experience with: Relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) Data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., R, Python, Tableau) Web-based portal systems Familiarity with NIAID-funded resources (ImmPort, IEDB, CEIRR) strongly preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and SOP development. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks across diverse stakeholders. Compensation and Benefits The projected compensation range for this position is $139,600 to $181,900 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary is $160,400. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience. LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits. Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com. Securing Your Data Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCG's name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from lcginc.com or system@hirebridgemail.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at hr@lcginc.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.