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General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | NLX
Program Manager
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A Program Manager manages ongoing program activity or a group of related projects for a company or organization. Responsibilities include developing program plans, defining project objectives, allocating resources, managing budgets, and monitoring program progress. They may work in production, administration, advertising/marketing, human resources, technology, finance, and other technical areas such as engineering.
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-3% projected decline
Job Description
Program Manager
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Program Manager supporting FDA activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects, build your skills, and grow a rewarding career. The Program Manager serves as the senior leader responsible for delivering an integrated scientific computing program that supports Food and Drug Administration (FDA) researchers, laboratories, and regulatory science initiatives. This role translates FDA scientific and mission priorities into computing strategies, oversees execution across multiple technical domains (HPC, data, bioinformatics, cloud, storage, scientific endpoints), and serves as the primary contractor interface to FDA leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong program leadership experience and hands-on familiarity with FDA or federal scientific environments.
Lead overall program strategy and execution for a complex scientific computing environment supporting hundreds of FDA scientists, researchers, and laboratory teams.
Translate FDA scientific and regulatory mission needs into computing capabilities, modernization strategies, investment priorities, and action plans.
Serve as the senior client-facing leader, engaging with FDA scientific leadership, OIMT, CORs, researchers, and technical stakeholders to ensure program alignment, performance, and transparency.
Develop and maintain program plans, reporting structures, risk management processes, and governance frameworks aligned to FDA expectations.
Oversee coordinated delivery across multiple technical workstreams including HPC operations, scientific infrastructure, storage, cloud services, cybersecurity, bioinformatics support, and scientific workstation environments.
Ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of scientific computing services used for genomics, AI/ML, modeling, simulation, and large-scale data analysis.
Lead strategic modernization initiatives such as HPC expansion, hybrid cloud integration, scientific data platform improvements, and scientific workstation modernization.
Demonstrated ability to translate mission requirements into technical strategies and drive execution across interdisciplinary teams.
Must have experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC)Strong experience with scientific data management, cloud computing, or advanced research computing environments.
Proven success managing program performance, risk, reporting, schedules, and contract deliverables.
Experience working within HHS EPLC or federal governance frameworks.
Lead overall program strategy and execution for a complex scientific computing environment supporting hundreds of FDA scientists, researchers, and laboratory teams.
Translate FDA scientific and regulatory mission needs into computing capabilities, modernization strategies, investment priorities, and action plans.
Serve as the senior client-facing leader, engaging with FDA scientific leadership, OIMT, CORs, researchers, and technical stakeholders to ensure program alignment, performance, and transparency.
Develop and maintain program plans, reporting structures, risk management processes, and governance frameworks aligned to FDA expectations.
Oversee coordinated delivery across multiple technical workstreams including HPC operations, scientific infrastructure, storage, cloud services, cybersecurity, bioinformatics support, and scientific workstation environments.
Ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of scientific computing services used for genomics, AI/ML, modeling, simulation, and large-scale data analysis.
Lead strategic modernization initiatives such as HPC expansion, hybrid cloud integration, scientific data platform improvements, and scientific workstation modernization.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED
Citizenship:
US Citizen or Green Card HolderClearance:
Ability to obtain aPublic TrustEducation:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Scientific Computing, or related field.Year's Experience:
12-15+ years of experience leading complex technical or scientific computing programs.Technical Skills:
Experience working within FDA or another federal scientific/public health organization.Demonstrated ability to translate mission requirements into technical strategies and drive execution across interdisciplinary teams.
Must have experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC)Strong experience with scientific data management, cloud computing, or advanced research computing environments.
Skills & Abilities:
Excellent client-facing communication skills, with the ability to engage scientific and executive audiences.Proven success managing program performance, risk, reporting, schedules, and contract deliverables.
Location:
HYBRID - Employee must be willing to report onsite in College Park, MD (primary office) or Gaithersburg, MD several days a week.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certification:
PMP, PgMP, ITIL or CSMTechnical Skills:
Experience supporting regulatory science, bioinformatics, genomics, or laboratory computing environments.Experience working within HHS EPLC or federal governance frameworks.