Health IT Program Director (FDA Programs & Business Development)

Socket.dev; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO 15 days

4% 401(k) match

Training & development

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Jury duty leave

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Precise Software Solutions, Inc. seeks a visionary Program Director to lead federal health IT initiatives with emphasis on FDA-regulated programs. You will drive large-scale portfolios, provide strategic leadership, and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 15+ years in IT program management, 8+ years leading large teams, FDA-regulated experience, and a strong engineering background. PMP certification and multisector client relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT program or project management experience.
• 8+ years leading large teams and complex portfolios.
• Extensive experience in FDA-regulated environments.
• Proven success in leading organizational change and system modernization.
• Proven ability to win federal contracts.
• Strong financial acumen for multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Engineering foundation in software, systems, biomedical, or related discipline.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of regulatory technology and federal acquisition processes.
• Active PMP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale federal health IT programs.
• Provide technical and management leadership across major project tasks.
• Develop and execute federal business development strategies.
• Influence senior stakeholders and present complex concepts clearly.
• Navigate priorities and maintain milestones.
• Spearhead capture efforts for growth and re-compete contracts.
• Direct and mentor large cross-functional teams.
• Liaise between business stakeholders, technical teams, and federal clients.
• Oversee financials, staffing, and vendor coordination.
• Build relationships with FDA and other federal agencies.
• Identify and mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Agile

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

PMP Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Description

Precise is seeking a visionary and accomplished Program Director to lead our federal health IT initiatives, with a strong emphasis on FDA-regulated programs. This role is critical to driving the success of large-scale, complex portfolios by providing strategic leadership, technical depth, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will bring a robust engineering background, deep familiarity with FDA systems and standards, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams and trusted client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale federal health IT programs, with a focus on FDA-regulated initiatives.
• Provide technical and management leadership across major project tasks, driving innovation and operational excellence.
• Responsible for the development and execution of federal business development strategies.
• Influence senior stakeholders and present complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
• Navigate competing priorities and resolve conflicts to maintain alignment and project milestones.
• Spearhead capture efforts for organic business growth and re-compete contracts.
• Direct and mentor large, cross-functional teams with varied technical and functional skill sets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and federal clients, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee financials, resource allocation, staffing, and vendor coordination to ensure delivery within scope and budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with FDA and other federal health agencies.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively, while championing continuous improvement and process optimization.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT program/project management, including 8+ years leading large teams and complex portfolios.
• Extensive experience in FDA-regulated environments.
• Proven success in leading organizational change, adoption of new technologies, and system modernization.
• Demonstrated track record of winning federal contracts.
• Prior leadership in Federal Health IT programs with strong financial acumen to manage multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Strong engineering foundation (software, systems, biomedical, or related technical discipline).
• Expertise in Agile methodologies, quality control, and continuous improvement practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster innovation, collaboration, and excellence across teams.
• Deep understanding of regulatory technology, compliance frameworks, and federal acquisition processes.
• Active PMP certification required, demonstrating mastery of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required.

ABOUT US

Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is a mission-focused technology services company delivering secure digital platforms, infrastructure, and operational IT services to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3-appraised company, Precise partners with agency technology leaders and solution providers to design, build, operate, and modernize enterprise IT solutions that support critical public missions combining agility, innovation, and performance to deliver measurable results.

Precise specializes in cloud and hybrid infrastructure, platform engineering, security operations and compliance, application modernization, and data platforms and analytics. The company is known for its agile, delivery-driven approach and innovative engineering practices, applying operational rigor and performance-focused execution to improve system resilience, security, and scalability across complex government environments.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Precise Software Solutions is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We expect every member of the Precise community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.