A Computer Scientist conducts research and studies complex problems in computing. Develops computer algorithms that provide the foundation for advances in technology. May study computer hardware architecture, robotics or software, and collaborate with electrical engineers and other computer professionals.
Customer Engagement, High Performance Computing (HPC),
Networking, Technical Strategy Certifications:
None Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No Job Description:
GDIT is seeking HPC Technical Lead to help support an upcoming contract for FDA Scientific Computing & Advanced Research Systems in Silver Spring, MD .
PLEASE NOTE
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Location:
Hybrid onsite; occasional onsite meetings with FDA scientific stakeholders.
Contingency:
This position is contingent upon contract award, expected to start in January 2027.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
The High-Performance Computing (HPC) Technical Lead is the senior technical expert guiding the architecture, optimization, and evolution of Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) high‑performance computing and scientific data ecosystems. This role bridges scientific research needs with advanced computing solutions, providing technical leadership across HPC clusters, parallel storage, scientific applications, cloud/HPC hybrid environments, and performance engineering. The ideal candidate combines deep hands‑on HPC experience with the ability to advise scientists and guide modernization. Serve as the senior technical authority for HPC operations, architecture, and performance optimization across compute, schedulers, networking, and storage. Support scientific workloads including genomics, bioinformatics, modeling, simulation, statistical computing, and AI/ML pipelines. Optimize user workloads through job sizing, code porting, compilation, parallelization, GPU acceleration, and performance tuning. Lead technical strategy for scientific data storage, parallel file systems, high‑speed networking, data movement, and large‑scale data workflows. Provide guidance on future‑state HPC and hybrid cloud architectures, expansion planning, and modernization initiatives. Support integration of laboratory instruments, scientific workstations, private networks, middleware, and specialized scientific software. Coordinate with FDA scientists and computational users to ensure computing resources match scientific mission needs. Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed compute systems, storage platforms, scientific applications, and instrument‑connected environments. Prepare technical documentation, configuration guidance, and engineering recommendations.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED
Citizenship:
US Citizen or Green Card Holder Clearance:
Ability to obtain a
Public Trust Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field.
Year's Experience:
10-12+ years of experience in HPC engineering, scientific computing, bioinformatics platforms, or advanced research infrastructure.
Technical Skills:
Strong expertise with Linux environments, HPC schedulers, parallel computing, GPUs, and large‑scale storage systems. Experience optimizing scientific workloads and supporting research computing users. Ability to communicate technical concepts to scientists, engineers, and program stakeholders.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Scientific Computing, or related field.
Technical Skills:
Experience with Slurm, TORQUE/Moab, GPFS, Lustre, MPI, or containerized scientific environments. Experience with genomics, next‑generation sequencing, or bioinformatics pipelines. Knowledge of cloud/HPC hybrid architectures (AWS preferred). Experience supporting scientific computing in federal environments.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. •
Growth:
AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities •
Support:
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals •
Rewards:
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off •
Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
: Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #GDITcareers #OpportunityOwned #WeAreGDIT #transitioningmilitary #veterans The likely salary range for this position is $211,531 - $286,189. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
50-75% T elecommuting
Options:
Hybrid Work Location:
USA MD Silver Spring Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at
GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
