CIT Business Applications Services NED Project Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA MD Bethesda
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ226474

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)

Job Family:
Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Deliverables Management, Information Technology Project Management, Technical Projects
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Project Manager to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Center for Information Technology (CIT) for the Business Applications Services (BAS) Program, specifically the NIH Enterprise Directory (NED). NED supports identity lifecycle workflows across NIH and requires structured coordination with stakeholders, CIT governance, and multiple downstream systems. The Project Manager will guide the NED team by planning work, coordinating release cycles, aligning communication channels, and supporting the delivery of workflow updates, enhancements, and operational tasks that sustain NIH identity management.

This role requires a strong understanding of IT project management, Agile execution, and the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC). The Project Manager oversees daily operations for the NED program, aligns tasks to Government priorities, coordinates activities across CIT and BAS teams, and supports work across requirements, design, development, testing, and release. The Project Manager collaborates closely with Technical Leads, developers, analysts, and stakeholders across Institutes and Centers to keep NED operations aligned to NIH expectations.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Converting Government priorities into actionable plans
• Coordinating NED work assignments, schedules, and release cycles
• Managing daily workflow tasks, sprint activities, and iterative planning
• Overseeing contract reporting, status updates, and communication routing
• Guiding team activities across requirements, design, development, testing, and release
• Facilitating stakeholder coordination across institutes and centers
• Supporting onboarding and alignment for new personnel
• Ensuring consistent documentation updates and transparent communication
• Coordinating issue identification, risk tracking, and mitigation
• Supporting planning cycles and workload forecasts tied to NED operational rhythms

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an IT Project Manager
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing IT projects of similar size and complexity using similar technologies
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading projects in agile or iterative EPLCs
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading IT projects for the Federal Government
• Ability to work with key owners and stakeholders to support and deliver O&M activities
• Ability to lead a team in analyzing and adopting new technologies quickly
• Solid understanding of all parts of Software Engineering (Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing) and the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC)
• Experience managing schedules, tracking tasks, and coordinating Government communication
• Ability to obtain and maintain NIH Public Trust

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting NIH or CIT environments

• Experience with identity management platforms or workflow automation systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Active NIH badge is a plus

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The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. 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:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA MD Bethesda

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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As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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GDIT is seeking a Project Manager to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Center for Information Technology (CIT) for the Business Applications Services (BAS)Program, specifically the NIH Enterprise Directory (NED). NED supports identity lifecycle workflows across NIH and requires structured coordination with stakeholders, CIT governance, and multiple downstream systems. The Project Manager will guide the NED team by planning work, coordinating release cycles, aligning communication channels, and supporting the delivery of workflow updates, enhancements, and operational tasks that sustain NIH identity management.


This role requires a strong understanding of IT project management, Agile execution, and the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC). The Project Manager oversees daily operations for the NED program, aligns tasks to Government priorities, coordinates activities across CIT and BAS teams, and supports work across requirements, design, development, testing, and release. The Project Manager collaborates closely with Technical Leads, developers, analysts, and stakeholders across Institutes and Centers to keep NED operations aligned to NIH expectations.



Other responsibilities will include:

• Converting Government priorities into actionable plans
• Coordinating NED work assignments, schedules, and release cycles
• Managing daily workflow tasks, sprint activities, and iterative planning
• Overseeing contract reporting, status updates, and communication routing
• Guiding team activities across requirements, design, development, testing, and release
• Facilitating stakeholder coordination across institutes and centers
• Supporting onboarding and alignment for new personnel
• Ensuring consistent documentation updates and transparent communication
• Coordinating issue identification, risk tracking, and mitigation
• Supporting planning cycles and workload forecasts tied to NED operational rhythms

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an IT Project Manager
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing IT projects of similar size and complexity using similar technologies
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading projects in agile or iterative EPLCs
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading IT projects for the Federal Government
• Ability to work with key owners and stakeholders to support and deliver O&M activities
• Ability to lead a team in analyzing and adopting new technologies quickly
• Solid understanding of all parts of Software Engineering (Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing) and the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC)
• Experience managing schedules, tracking tasks, and coordinating Government communication
• Ability to obtain and maintain NIH Public Trust

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting NIH or CIT environments

• Experience with identity management platforms or workflow automation systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Active NIH badge is a plus

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.