IT Program Manager (Data Management)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Program Manager (Data Management)

• Level: GS-13

Description

You will provide high-level technical expertise for analysis of options and design of advanced data systems, software, and complex programming specifications. Using SAS, R, and Python, you will analyze large datasets (beneficiary health, claims, demographics) and communicate findings through visualizations and plain-language reports for leadership. You will advise senior leaders on pilot initiatives, data science technologies, and IT security compliance, and you will lead federal and contractor teams on large-scale data management projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise CMS staff and contractors on complex data management issues

• Use SAS, R, and Python to analyze large datasets and produce visualizations and plain-language reports

• Provide technical advice on pilot initiatives, new data science technologies, and IT security compliance

• Serve as a resource to junior analysts and contractor staff

• Lead and coordinate federal and contractor teams on complex data management projects (cost, schedule, risk, quality)

• Develop and maintain agency database systems and procedures

• Monitor contractor performance and support procurement materials (acquisition plans, statements of work)

• Act as technical expert on IT data management: design data ingestion and storage at scale, improve data quality, represent the agency on data standardization committees

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National

• Background and suitability investigation

• Selectiv​​e Service registration/exemption (for eligible males)

• Meet GS-13 qualification requirements by the closing date

• Specialized experience: data acquisition/storage/retrieval systems; leading cross-functional teams executing data management projects; technical advice/recommendations on development/implementation/oversight/modernization of data science technologies

• Basic competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, problem solving

• Resume limited to 2 pages with detailed alignment to responsibilities and specialized experience

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, with eligibility depending on position type (full-time/part-time/intermittent).