Lead Oncology Data Specialist

🕒 August 21

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Aptive Resources

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2012

🎖️ Defense

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📣 Marketing

Defense • Logistics • Marketing

Aptive Resources is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in providing innovative solutions to federal government agencies, particularly in veteran and civilian health sectors. With a strong focus on performance optimization, human capital, and data analytics, Aptive aims to improve the quality and accessibility of health care services for veterans and the general public. The company utilizes technology and human-centered services to bridge divides and enhance public service delivery for multiple agencies, including Veterans Affairs, Defense, and others.

📋 Description

• Oversee a team of 5–10 individuals, consisting of both full-time and part-time personnel • Perform internal quality audits to ensure cancer registry data accuracy, with a minimum 90% accuracy standard • Correct all data inconsistencies within five business days • Assign case work to team members based on VISN/VAMC requirements • Input weekly log totals and track team progress using Jira to ensure deliverables meet PWS timelines • Serve as the primary point of contact for team ODSs • Resolve technical or procedural issues related to VA systems, Directives, and policies • Assist in developing the Monthly Program Report, including Quality Control findings and workforce staffing updates • Provide supervisory and technical oversight for Oncology Data Specialists supporting the VA Cancer Registry System • Ensure accurate and timely casefinding, data curation/abstraction, and disease surveillance/follow-up compliant with CoC and NOPO standards

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS); 5+ years is highly preferred • At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or supervisory role • Experience working within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system is ideal • Must hold a current, valid Oncology Data Specialist (ODS-C) credential from the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) • Evidence of maintained certification must be provided annually • Expert-level knowledge of CoC data standards, AJCC staging protocols, and SEER standards • Familiarity with VA-specific registry software and database systems • Working knowledge of Jira for task management and project tracking is preferred • Ability to strictly adhere to Federal security and privacy laws (Privacy Act, HIPAA) and VA sensitive information policies • Adherence to the NCRA Code of Ethics

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer • Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply