Data Manager II - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Bethesda, MD 20814-0000
About the Job
Join the HJF Team!
HJF is seeking a Data Manager II to assist with the research data handling requirements for a research study/protocol. This includes source document design, screen testing and approval, research data set creation and scientific graphics.
This position will be in support of The Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research (CRSR), at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland.
Note: This position requires U.S. Citizenship.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
Responsibilities:- Creates, tests, and provides data collection forms and case report forms and assesses feasibility of data systems to meet research data handling needs. Gathers and analyzes information from users needed for the development or modification of the data collection systems. Interacts with members of the scientific support branch, management staff, and others to accomplish the data collection and quality needs of the study.
- Works closely with data analysts, epidemiologists, and scientists to ensure data management systems appropriately capture the necessary study elements.
- Establishes procedures for the quality assurance of all study databases. Plans and formulates policies, objectives and strategies for delivering quality assurance services and allocating quality assurance resources to ensure data validity.
- Assists researchers in retrieving information from the databases and other multiple data sources. Provides research and management reports as requested.
- Prepares data management, resource, and sharing plans for IRB protocols, grant applications, including writing data de-identification plans for DHA and other data sharing agreement applications.
- Conducts data management activities through the entire data life cycle, from planning and preparation of databases through final data disposition (e.g., formal data destruction, de-identification for repository purposes).
- Provides ad hoc data sets for biostatisticians, scientists, epidemiologists, and clinical staff as required to ensure that research needs are being met.
- May include budgetary responsibility to include plan/forecast and prepare.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of system analysis and design, SQL, data upload and statistical dataset creation for data analysis. Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience building, testing, and rolling out research study databases. Excellent communication skills.
- Experience with Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) or similar database systems.
- Experience preparing case report and data collection forms, data management and sharing plans, and data de-identification plans.
- Experience with another coding language (SAS, R, or Python) is a plus.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a T3 Secret Clearance.
Physical Capabilities
- Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods
Work Environment
- This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
Compensation
- The annual salary range for this position is $57,650-$85,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
Benefits
- HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
Some HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.