FDA Program Manager

Job Summary

Aptive is seeking a Program Manager who is a highly experienced resource to manage a large BPA to provide tactical and strategic support of FDA's near and long-term strategic activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the program manager typically responsible for organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of contract operational support functions involving multiple complex and inter-related project tasks that often require managing teams of contractor personnel at multiple locations.
• Provide overall direction of program activities.
• Manage and maintain contractor interface with the senior levels of the customer's organization.
• Consult with FDA and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables, ensuring conformance with program and project task schedules and costs and contractual obligations.
• Establish and maintain technical and financial reports to show progress of projects to management and customers
• Organize and assign responsibilities to subordinates.
• Oversee the successful completion of all assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8-10 years of federal and/or healthcare consulting and/or program management experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to work onsite in Silver Spring, MD as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrated ability to work in PowerPoint and quantitative strengths in the creation of detailed analytical models using Excel and various tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing program budgets and large teams.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues; desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Experience with FDA and/or HHS.
• Strategic thinker with a drive to get all types of work done and a high attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to communicate across all mediums and settings; superior consulting abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, organizational designs, change management, policy, risk management, performance management, knowledge management, trainig, coaching and mentoring.
• PMP preferred.

Client Information

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is optimizing and modernizing its business operations to align with strategic priorities and increase the effectiveness of FDA organizations. The goal is to ensure the organizational structures, policies, and processes, which govern the management of resources (staffing, facilities, and technology), facilitate mission success, defined by measurable outcomes and an organizational culture where continuous improvement and accountability for results are valued.

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We're advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

COVID 19 Vaccine Statement

This position supports a federal government contract and is subject to government vaccination mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status and proof of vaccination, or an adjudicated accommodation may be required for employment.