Aptive seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate providing the FDA with organizational assessment, change management, and operational support to advance the agency’s transition to a shared services model. This contract will deliver expertise in FOIA modernization, acquisitions reform, AI/ML integration, performance dashboards, and continuity planning to improve efficiency, transparency, and mission readiness.

The ideal candidate has a blend of regulatory, technical, and leadership expertise. They have previous experience leading projects and are highly organized and systematic in their project work. They exceed client expectations with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams while maintaining excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a drive to execute a wide variety of tasks and deliverables with a high attention to detail.
• Experience managing end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, resource coordination, scheduling and risk mitigation.
• Excellent understanding of educational development, regulatory environments, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Adept coordinating meeting logistics, including the preparation of agendas, summaries, key decisions and action items.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) strongly preferred.
• Must meet U.S. residency requirement (3 of last 5 years) and be eligible for Public Trust clearance.

• 5+ years of relevant project management experience, preferably in a federal health, scientific, or regulatory environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Regulatory Affairs, Education, Business Administration or other related field.
• Experience supporting large, complex projects for federal agencies; FDA preferred.

Aptive is a management consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. With more than 500 employees across the U.S., we primarily support the federal government – more than a dozen agencies like Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Library of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection and the National Science Foundation. Our work focuses on applying creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve performance, bridge divides and elevate the lives of millions of people who count on government. services every day. 

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.