PMP Project Manager, Federal Health Advisory

Travel Required: Up to 10%. Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required). This role requires three (3) days on-site each week at the FDA White Oak Campus in White Oak, Maryland.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on budgetary, operational, organizational, and process improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with FDA leadership, program offices, and external stakeholders
• Lead and manage high-visibility projects supporting FDA priorities, including budget, acquisition, and business transformation initiatives
• Facilitate executive meetings, working groups, and leadership briefings
• Translate complex data and technical information into actionable insights for leadership audiences
• 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
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development efforts
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused environment that promotes accountability and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations through automation, analytics, dashboards, and business process re-design

Leadership & Growth

• Develop and mentor junior team members, building core consulting, communication, and delivery skills
• Identify, shape, and capture new business opportunities across the FDA, contributing to growth exceeding $2M annually
• Drive internal initiatives such as Project Management Office (PMO) development, culture-building activities, Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Lunch and Learns, and All-Hands meetings
• Create and mature new capabilities that expand service offerings and strengthen account delivery
• Author internal policies, procedures, and processes to improve quality, consistency, and scalability
• Serve as a day-to-day guide for junior staff, reinforcing strong consulting practices and high-quality client service delivery
• Collaborate closely with account Directors and Partner leadership to align on priorities, performance, and growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 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

Nice to Have

• 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
• 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

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00 - $188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• 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