Program Manager

General Dynamics - IT; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks a Program Manager to lead an integrated scientific computing program for FDA researchers and laboratories in College Park, MD (primary) or Gaithersburg, MD. The role requires 12–15+ years of program leadership in federal/scientific environments, with HPC and cloud expertise.

Hybrid onsite work is expected, and a Public Trust clearance is anticipated. The position begins upon contract award, with January 2027 target start.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Location: HYBRID - Employee must be willing to report onsite in College Park, MD (primary office) or Gaithersburg, MD several days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program strategy and execution for a complex scientific computing environment.
• Translate FDA mission needs into computing capabilities, modernization strategies, investment priorities, and action plans.
• Serve as senior client-facing leader engaging with FDA leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop program plans, governance, and risk management processes.
• Oversee delivery across HPC, storage, cloud, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, and workstation environments.
• Ensure availability and scalability of services for genomics, AI/ML, modeling, and large-scale data analysis.
• Lead modernization initiatives such as HPC expansion and hybrid cloud integration.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Federal contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/Scientific Computing)

Tools

HPC

Cloud computing

Bioinformatics

Regulatory science

Genomics

Job description

GDIT is seeking Program Manager to help support an upcoming contract for FDA Scientific Computing in College Park, MD (primary office) or Gaithersburg, MD. PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent upon contract award, expected to start in January 2027.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

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.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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.

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