Program Manager

Program Manager

GDIT is seeking a Program Manager to help support an upcoming contract for FDA Scientific Computing in Silver Spring, MD. This position is contingent upon contract award, expected to start in January 2027. 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.

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.

Required: US Citizen or Green Card Holder, Ability to obtain a Public Trust, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Scientific Computing, or related field. 12-15+ years of experience leading complex technical or scientific computing programs. 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. Strong experience with HPC, scientific data management, cloud computing, or advanced research computing environments. 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.

Desired: PMP, PgMP, ITIL or CSM certifications. Experience supporting regulatory science, bioinformatics, genomics, or laboratory computing environments. Experience working within HHS EPLC or federal governance frameworks.