Project Manager, Federal Health Advisory
$113,000–$188,000 year
On-siteMcLean, Virginia, United States or Rockville, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Lead high-visibility projects supporting FDA priorities, including budget, acquisition, and business transformation initiatives. Engage directly with executive leadership to shape strategy, provide recommendations, and deliver executive-level communications. Own deliverable quality by identifying, correcting, and preventing errors, and hold the team accountable for producing accurate, client-ready work. Develop clear, concise executive briefings, presentations, and decision materials tailored for senior leaders. Manage weekly staffing allocations across multiple workstreams, aligning resources to priorities and contract deliverables. Provide hands-on project management oversight, including planning, execution, risk management, and performance tracking. Mentor and oversee junior staff, reinforcing accountability, quality, and consistency in delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of professional experience supporting federal clients, with demonstrated success in project management and delivery execution
- Proven experience working directly with executive leadership
- Demonstrated experience developing executive-level communications, including briefings, presentations, and decision materials
- Experience managing multiple project teams, including assigning work, tracking progress, and validating deliverables against defined timelines
- Experience managing staffing allocations across several workstreams on a weekly basis
- Strong project management background, including planning, execution, and performance tracking
- Experience supporting or delivering IT-related projects or business system implementations
- Strong business graphic design and presentation development skills, including advanced use of PowerPoint
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) to support analysis and decision-making
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining alignment with leadership priorities
- Experience capturing stakeholder requirements, conducting process analysis, and developing actionable solutions
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US citizenship is required)
- This role requires three (3) days on-site each week at the FDA White Oak Campus in White Oak, Maryland
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience supporting executive leadership at the Food and Drug Administration
- Experience working in business transformation or centralized operating models
- Experience applying data visualization tools to communicate insights
- Familiarity with federal budget, acquisition, and financial management processes
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)
- Change Management Certified Professional (CCMP) certification
- Technical background
- Proven ability to operate in a high-tempo environment with competing priorities
- Strong attention to detail with a track record of delivering high-quality, accurate work
- Experience developing junior team members
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