Federal Health Advisory Associate Director

Job Family:Strategy & Transformation ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:You will support high-impact initiatives for the Food and Drug Administration, leading complex projects that improve financial, acquisition, mission, and operational performance across the enterprise. This role requires direct engagement with executive leadership, ownership of delivery execution, and strong command of project management discipline. Your primary responsibilities will include:Lead and manage high-visibility projects supporting FDA priorities, including budget, acquisition, and business transformation initiativesEngage directly with executive leadership to shape strategy, provide recommendations, and deliver executive-level communicationsOwn deliverable quality by identifying, correcting, and preventing errors, and holding the team accountable for producing accurate, client-ready workDevelop clear, concise executive briefings, presentations, and decision materials tailored for senior leadersManage weekly staffing allocations across multiple workstreams, aligning resources to priorities and contract deliverablesValidate work performed by team members meets weekly and bi-weekly objectives, quality standards, and client expectationsProvide hands-on project management oversight, including planning, execution, risk management, and performance trackingSupport IT-enabled initiatives and modernization efforts, translating business needs into actionable plansApply business graphic design principles to produce high-quality, visually compelling deliverablesMentor and oversee junior staff, reinforcing accountability, quality, and consistency in deliveryWhat You Will Need:Bachelor’s degree10+ years of professional experience supporting federal clients, with demonstrated success in project management and delivery executionAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US citizenship is required)This role requires three (3) days on-site each week at the FDA White Oak Campus in White Oak, MarylandWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Master’s degreeProven experience working directly with executive leadershipDemonstrated experience developing executive-level communications, including briefings, presentations, and decision materialsExperience managing multiple project teams, including assigning work, tracking progress, and validating deliverables against defined timelinesExperience managing staffing allocations across several workstreams on a weekly basisStrong project management background, including planning, execution, and performance trackingExperience supporting or delivering IT-related projects or business system implementationsStrong business graphic design and presentation development skills, including advanced use of PowerPointExperience with Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) to support analysis and decision-makingAbility to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining alignment with leadership prioritiesExperience capturing stakeholder requirements, conducting process analysis, and developing actionable solutionsExperience supporting executive leadership at the Food and Drug AdministrationExperience working in business transformation or centralized operating modelsExperience applying data visualization tools to communicate insightsFamiliarity with federal budget, acquisition, and financial management processesProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationLean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)Change Management Certified Professional (CCMP) certificationTechnical backgroundProven ability to operate in a high-tempo environment with competing prioritiesStrong attention to detail with a track record of delivering high-quality, accurate workExperience developing junior team membersThe annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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