Real World Data Linkage Engineer, Lead

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Real World Data Linkage Engineer, Lead The Opportunity: You know that project managers touch every single part of a business and wear multiple hats: from caring for the client and their meaningful project goals to participating in business development and being a key contributor to their employees’ growth. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission by changing the face of healthcare. As a leader on our team, you'll manage complex data linkage initiatives for Federal projects that will require deep technical expertise and proven leadership experience in managing large-scale, secure data environments. In this role, you'll: Lead and oversee data linkage projects involving large and complex datasets, data transfer, processing, and harmonization activities. Ensure compliance with Federal security policies, procedures, and standards. Develop and optimize linkage algorithms and evaluate linkage accuracy using statistical metrics. Provide risk management, quality assurance, and maintain data security for Federal datasets. Communicate effectively with stakeholders through clear verbal and written communication. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 5 years of experience as project or task lead 2 years of experience with data related projects, including maintaining data security for Federal datasets Experience with statistical and analytical work, including evaluating linkage accuracy and optimizing algorithms Experience with cloud services and data engineering Experience leading tasks or projects at or for a Federal agency or organization Knowledge of data linkage methodologies, including deterministic and probabilistic, including POI and PPRL Knowledge of Federal security policies, procedures, and standards Public Trust Doctorate degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or Behavioral Research Nice If You Have: Experience with CMS data Experience with AI/ML methods for linkage optimization Experience with data integration and data quality assurance processes Knowledge of emerging technologies and automation tools for linkage processes Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills PMP Certification Vetting: Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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