Federal Health Advisory Associate Director

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 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 holding 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
• Validate work performed by team members meets weekly and bi‑weekly objectives, quality standards, and client expectations
• Provide hands‑on project management oversight, including planning, execution, risk management, and performance tracking
• Support IT‑enabled initiatives and modernization efforts, translating business needs into actionable plans
• Apply business graphic design principles to produce high‑quality, visually compelling deliverables
• Mentor and oversee junior staff, reinforcing accountability, quality, and consistency in delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of professional experience supporting federal clients, with demonstrated success in project management and delivery execution
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Availability to work on‑site three days per week at the FDA White Oak Campus in White Oak, Maryland

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 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
• 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

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00‑$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on factors such as skill sets, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Additional Information

Travel may be required up to 25% of the time. This role requires a Public Trust clearance.