Director of Patient Safety

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Lead IT professionals supporting the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $142,792 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing compliance and quality improvement initiatives within healthcare, particularly in organ transplantation. Proven ability to lead teams, analyze performance data, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

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Quality Assurance ManagementClinical Compliance ExpertiseData-Driven AnalysisLeadership in Healthcare ManagementRegulatory Standards Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Quality ImprovementPerformance MonitoringCase ManagementData AnalysisCompliance MonitoringPolicy DevelopmentOrgan Transplantation KnowledgeRegulatory CompliancePerformance ImprovementHealthcare Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationLeadership CapabilitiesMentoring and DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreePublic Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Health Resources & Services AdministrationOPTN BylawsFederal RegulationsOrgan Procurement OrganizationsTransplant CentersHistocompatibility LaboratoriesPatient SafetyHealthcare ConsultingClinical ExperienceCMS Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead IT professionals supporting the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Manage and improve standards, compliance, and performance of organ procurement organizations, transplant centers, and histocompatibility laboratories
Oversee case management, member performance monitoring, quality improvement, and adherence to OPTN bylaws, HRSA policies, and federal regulations
Lead the Patient Safety and Compliance Reviews Task Team
Deliver progress reports and formal presentations to GDIT executives, HRSA, OPTN committees, the OPTN Board of Directors, and other stakeholders
Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to improve organizational processes and outcomes
Oversee compliance and monitoring activities for OPTN member institutions
Manage oversight plans and procedures, including member monitoring, performance improvement, case management, triage, case review, close-out, and site visit plans
Supervise site visits and assess member adherence to OPTN policies and regulatory standards
Provide real-time escalation and data sharing with HRSA and OPTN
Analyze member performance data to identify trends, risks, and systemic patient-safety issues
Lead data-driven quality improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance, improve organ placement efficiency, and reduce patient-safety risks
Oversee educational materials and guidelines for OPTN members
Refine monitoring systems based on lessons learned and emerging needs
Mentor and develop team members; conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
Manage departmental operations, quality assurance workflows, staffing, training, and resource allocation
Translate OPTN and HRSA policies into compliance-monitoring and quality-improvement workflows
Recommend policy updates based on case reviews, trend analysis, and compliance gaps
Ensure compliance with federal regulations, OPTN bylaws, and HRSA contractual requirements
Serve as primary liaison among GDIT, HRSA, OPTN committees, member institutions, and external contractors
Manage stakeholder communications and issue resolution
Represent the department in cross-functional meetings and advocate for programmatic improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MSN, MPH, or equivalent relevant field) required
PhD and other clinical qualifications preferred
10 years minimum of experience in quality assurance, clinical compliance, health consulting, or healthcare management
15 years of experience preferred
Preferably experience in organ transplantation or a related field
5 years minimum in a management or leadership role
Clinical experience required
Strong analytical abilities and a data-driven mindset
Proficiency in regulatory standards such as CMS or OPTN
Excellent communication skills
Leadership capabilities
Systems-based mindset
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Full-flex work weeks where possible
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
Vacation, sick, personal time, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
Growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool
Internal mobility support
Award-winning culture of innovation
Military-friendly workplace