Program Manager

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: MBI Full 5C (T3) Job Family: Program Delivery and Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Agile Project Delivery, Deliverables Management, IT Modernization, Program Strategy Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Institute (PMI) Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: 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. 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, 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 CSM Technical Skills: Experience supporting regulatory science, bioinformatics, genomics, or laboratory computing environments. Experience working within HHS EPLC or federal governance frameworks. PLEASE NOTE : This position is contingent upon contract award, expected to start in January 2027. 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 $176,668 - $239,022. 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 College Park - Customer Proprietary (MDC016) Additional Work Locations: USA MD Gaithersburg - 9801 Washingtonian Blvd Suite 200 (MDS073) 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, mi