Biomedical Data Governance Advisor

Join our team as a Biomedical Data Governance Advisor and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of biomedical research data management. In this high-impact position, you'll advise on data governance standards, develop policies, and champion best practices to ensure the integrity, security, and reusability of vital scientific data. Your expertise will help advance groundbreaking research initiatives by fostering efficient data handling and promoting long-term data sustainability across complex biomedical data types.

Location: Remote, with some travel anticipated

Clearance Needed: Must be eligible to obtain an NIH Public Trust

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on data governance standards, handling practices, and innovative solutions for diverse biomedical data types, including EHRs, radiological images, digital pathology, and proteomics.
• Draft and implement policies that support the use and sharing of agency research data, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational goals.
• Lead the development of IT and data project plans and roadmaps; manage data requirements through the intake pipeline, prioritizing projects effectively.
• Advise on scientific and healthcare data repositories, tools, and standards such as FAIR and FHIR to enhance program capabilities and support long-term scientific growth.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand pain points and requirements, socializing project plans to secure buy-in and foster collaboration.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies related to data and technology infrastructure, optimizing resource allocation.
• Stay current on emergent biomedical data types, technologies, and standards, proposing ways to maximize data reuse for accelerated scientific discovery.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data management and governance within biomedical settings.
• Masters Degree
• Extensive experience managing biomedical data types including EHRs, radiology, digital pathology, and proteomics.
• Proven expertise handling sensitive data such as PII, PHI, CUI, and IP.
• Strong background in implementing FAIR and FHIR data practices.
• Experience drafting policies related to data stewardship, management, and compliance.
• Knowledge of minimum standards aligned with the Gold Standard Science Executive Order.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15.

Nice to Have:

• Additional certifications in data management or governance.
• Experience with data integration tools or platforms.
• Familiarity with scientific information management systems.
• Knowledge of emerging biomedical research technologies and standards.

Salary Range: $120K - $180K
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results driven culture that embrace our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our Nation's mission critical programs

Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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