Research Compliance & Statistical Disclosure SME (IRB & Microdata)

Tanaq Health; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote role

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is seeking a Subject Matter Expert III with IRB, human-subjects research, and data expertise to support federal health projects. The role includes reviewing manuscripts, data tables, and biomarker research for accuracy and compliance.

The position is hybrid remote in Hyattsville, MD, part-time and temporary (up to 500 hours). Travel reimbursement is provided for onsite work when needed, and candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without

Qualifications

• Regulatory literacy on 45 CFR 46 and IRB procedures, including complex consent and biomarker research.
• Knowledge of the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB regulations.
• Familiarity with statistical disclosure limitation methods for microdata files/tables.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills to evaluate technical and procedural documentation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Confirm confidentiality, legal authority, and privacy protections with federal laws and agency requirements.
• Review proposed collections to verify confidentiality, legal authority, and privacy protections are included.
• Review consent language to ensure CDC/NCHS confidentiality requirements are met.
• Provide high-level statistical disclosure review of microdata prior to dissemination.

Skills

Regulatory literacy

PRA & OMB regulations

Statistical disclosure concepts

Analytical skills

Written communication

US work authorization

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in the health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert III with expertise in Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures, human-subjects research, and research data. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting IRB requirements and research protocols, maintaining confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive research data, and working with microdata and biomarker research. The role will also review manuscripts, publication text, tables, figures, and supplementary materials for completeness, accuracy of medical and scientific terminology, and conformity with applicable requirements.

This is a hybrid remote role located in Hyattsville, MD. This is a part-time, temporary position with a maximum of 500 hours. Candidates living outside of the Hyattsville, MD will be considered and travel reimbursement provided for onsite work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Confirm confidentiality, legal authority, and privacy protections are consistent with federal laws and agency requirements, recommend any changes needed to meet applicable laws and requirements, identifying inconsistencies or gaps.
• Conduct a review of proposed collections to verify OMB-required statements are included specifically as they relate to agency confidentiality, legal authority, and privacy protections.
• Review consent language in prepared documents to confirm compliance with CDC and NCHS confidentiality requirements.
• Providing high level statistical disclosure review of microdata files and/or tables prior to dissemination.

Requirements

Required Experience and Skills

• Regulatory literacy on 45 CFR 46, IRB procedures specifically related to complex informed consent and assent such as broad consent, biomarker research, sensitive data collections.
• Knowledge of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requirements and OMB regulations (5 CFR 1320).
• Familiarity of statistical disclosure limitation methods as they related to microdata files and/or tables displaying counts or frequencies.
• Additional skills required include strong analytical and written communication skills to evaluate and develop technical and procedural documentation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Education and Training

• Master’s degree or higher in health sciences, social sciences, statistics, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Pay Range

The projected hourly pay for this position is $60.10 USD. Please note that the salary information listed is a good faith estimate for this position and a general guideline only. Multiple factors are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, education, certifications, and competencies that align with the specified role, geographic location, as well as business considerations and contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

Benefits Information

Benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Tanaq Management Services.Benefits for this part-time position are provided in accordance with applicable company policies and plan eligibility requirements.

Who We Are

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

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