Deputy Program Manager

GDIT is seeking Deputy 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.
• Work visa sponsorship will NOT be provided for this position.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
The Deputy Program Manager supports critical and diverse functions as the operational leader coordinating day‑to‑day Scientific Computing services that support Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory, research and mission‑critical scientific activities. This role integrates technical capabilities, operational readiness, and service delivery to provide scientific stakeholders with reliable access to the computing, storage, and applications they require in support of the Agency’s mission. The Deputy PM is a critical link between technical

teams, the Program Manager, and FDA operational stakeholders. 

In this role you will:

• Coordinate daily scientific computing operations across HPC, storage, scientific workstations, cloud services, scientific applications, and specialized laboratory systems.
• Track availability, performance, capacity, incident trends, and operational risks through actionable reporting and dashboards.
• Ensure FDA scientific users receive responsive, mission‑aligned support across Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical services.
• Provide oversight to technical teams to identify recurring issues impacting scientific productivity and manage implementation of approved resolutions to mitigate their recurrence.

• Integrate activities across infrastructure engineering, HPC operations, cloud, cybersecurity, scientific endpoint support, and AI/ML environments.
• Support readiness for new scientific applications, datasets, instruments, and computational workloads.
• Maintain documentation, operational processes, and quality standards required by FDA.
• Contribute to operational components of program planning, schedule management, risk tracking, and stakeholder communications.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

·        Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust

·        Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Scientific Computing, or related field.

·        Year’s Experience: 5+ years of experience in scientific computing, HPC operations, or complex (heterogeneous) technical environments.

·        Technical Skills:

o   Demonstrated experience with computational sciences, preferably hands on with High-Performance Computing (HPC).

o   Experience developing and leading computing operations across multidisciplinary technical teams.

o   Demonstrated ability to lead in a complex, fast paced, and dynamic environment.

o   Experience with performance reporting, incident/problem management, dashboards, and operational metrics.

o   Strong verbal and written communication skills to include the ability to communicate effectively with technical resources and government stakeholders.

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Citizenship: US Citizen

·        Certification: PMP, PgMP, ITIL or CSM

·        Education: Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Scientific Computing, or related field.

·        Year’s Experience: 8+ years of experience in scientific computing, HPC operations, or complex (heterogeneous) technical environments.

·        Technical Skills:

o   Experience supporting federal scientific, research, laboratory, or public health environments and stakeholders.

o   Background in biology, chemistry or related life/health sciences or experience working in a life sciences research environment

o   Familiarity with Linux, cloud computing, AI/ML, and scientific software ecosystems.

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.

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