Program Manager

General Dynamics

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Silver Spring, MD
Salary
$176,668–$239,022 / yr
Posted
76 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $150,538–$204,887 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $208k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Manager

The Program Manager will join the GDIT team to support an upcoming contract for FDA Scientific Computing. This role serves as a senior leader responsible for delivering an integrated scientific computing program that supports researchers, laboratories, and regulatory science initiatives. The manager will translate scientific mission priorities into computing strategies, overseeing execution across technical domains including HPC, data, bioinformatics, cloud, storage, and cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include developing program plans, risk management processes, and governance frameworks while leading modernization initiatives like hybrid cloud integration and scientific data platform improvements. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Agile Project Delivery, IT Modernization, and Program Strategy. They must demonstrate the ability to manage complex technical workstreams and engage with executive audiences to ensure the reliability of services used for genomics, AI/ML, and large-scale data analysis.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead overall program strategy and execution for a complex scientific computing environment.
  • Translate FDA scientific and regulatory mission needs into computing capabilities and modernization strategies.
  • Serve as the primary contractor interface for FDA scientific leadership and technical stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain program plans, risk management processes, and governance frameworks.
  • Oversee coordinated delivery across HPC, cloud services, cybersecurity, and bioinformatics workstreams.
  • Ensure the reliability and scalability of services for genomics, AI/ML, and large-scale data analysis.
  • Lead strategic modernization initiatives including HPC expansion and hybrid cloud integration.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Scientific Computing, or a related field.
  • Must have 12-15+ years of experience leading complex technical or scientific computing programs.
  • Must have experience working within the FDA or another federal scientific/public health organization.
  • Must have experience with HPC, scientific data management, cloud computing, or advanced research computing environments.
  • Must have excellent client-facing communication skills to engage scientific and executive audiences.
  • Must have PMP, PgMP, ITIL, or CSM certification (preferred).

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