Aptive seeks a highly knowledgeable and experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in operational process improvement, change management and strategic planning to support the FDA’s Office of the Commissioner Services for Organizational Assessment, Alignment, and Operational Management Support for the One-FDA Initiative. This role is integral to the strategic implementation of FDA’s shared services model, including FOIA modernization, acquisition reform, process improvement, and continuity planning to improve efficiency, transparency, and mission readiness.

The SME will provide operational and regulatory guidance in support contract tasks and will work cross-functionally with FDA stakeholders, Aptive subcontractors, and team member to ensure operational continuity and compliance.

• 10+ years of relevant project management experience, preferably in a federal health-related programs (preferably FDA)
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Business Administration, IT or other related field.
• Familiarity with FDA data standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting large, complex projects for federal agencies; FDA preferred

• 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 leading organizational change management initiatives.
• Experience engaging and building relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and trust in times of change.
• Experience managing end-to-end project lifecycles, including planning, resource coordination, scheduling and risk mitigation.
• Experience addressing change control, risk mitigation, quality management, staffing plans, and reporting.

• Must meet U.S. residency requirement (3 of last 5 years) and be eligible for Public Trust clearance.

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​

Founded: 2012
Employees: 300+ nationwide

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.