DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion," DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

DLH is seeking a part-time Software Engineer to support the enhancement, maintenance, and ongoing development of a study management system used to track participant enrollment, engagement, retention, and progression through key study milestones. The successful candidate will work closely with program leadership, data managers, and end users to develop new functionality, improve reporting capabilities, streamline workflows, and support data-driven decision-making for large-scale research studies.

This position is ideal for a software engineer who enjoys building practical solutions that directly support scientific research and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enhancements to an existing study management system.
• Collaborate with study leadership, project managers, data managers, and end users to gather requirements and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that track participant progress through study milestones, recruitment pipelines, retention activities, and follow-up schedules.
• Create automated workflows, notifications, and monitoring tools to improve study operations and participant management.
• Design and implement database enhancements to improve data quality, performance, and reporting capabilities.
• Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain application programming interfaces (APIs) and system integrations with research platforms, data collection systems, and reporting tools.
• Participate in software testing, validation, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, system specifications, user guides, and change management documentation.
• Support implementation of security, privacy, and regulatory requirements applicable to research data systems.
• Recommend system improvements, modernization opportunities, and scalable solutions to support future study growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining business applications, study management systems, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, or similar operational platforms preferred.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting web-based applications and database-driven systems.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies.
• Experience working with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or equivalent).
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and data visualization tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, including requirements gathering, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Ability to analyze business processes and translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Part-time position with flexible hours. Estimated 10–20 hours per week, depending on project needs and candidate availability.

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinical research, epidemiologic studies, healthcare, public health, or participant management systems.
• Experience developing automated workflows, notification systems, and participant tracking tools.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, FISMA, FedRAMP, or other healthcare/research data security requirements.
• Experience working in NIH, academic research, or government-funded research environments.