CIT Business Applications Services NED Project Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology•Bethesda, MD

1d•$144,500 - $195,500•Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Project Manager to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Center for Information Technology (CIT) for the Business Applications Services (BAS) Program, specifically the NIH Enterprise Directory (NED). NED supports identity lifecycle workflows across NIH and requires structured coordination with stakeholders, CIT governance, and multiple downstream systems. The Project Manager will guide the NED team by planning work, coordinating release cycles, aligning communication channels, and supporting the delivery of workflow updates, enhancements, and operational tasks that sustain NIH identity management. This role requires a strong understanding of IT project management, Agile execution, and the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC). The Project Manager oversees daily operations for the NED program, aligns tasks to Government priorities, coordinates activities across CIT and BAS teams, and supports work across requirements, design, development, testing, and release. The Project Manager collaborates closely with Technical Leads, developers, analysts, and stakeholders across Institutes and Centers to keep NED operations aligned to NIH expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)
Minimum 10 years of experience as an IT Project Manager
Minimum 3 years of experience managing IT projects of similar size and complexity using similar technologies
Minimum 2 years of experience leading projects in agile or iterative EPLCs
Minimum 2 years of experience leading IT projects for the Federal Government
Ability to work with key owners and stakeholders to support and deliver O&M activities
Ability to lead a team in analyzing and adopting new technologies quickly
Solid understanding of all parts of Software Engineering (Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing) and the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC)
Experience managing schedules, tracking tasks, and coordinating Government communication
Ability to obtain and maintain NIH Public Trust

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NIH or CIT environments
Experience with identity management platforms or workflow automation systems
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Active NIH badge is a plus

Responsibilities

Converting Government priorities into actionable plans
Coordinating NED work assignments, schedules, and release cycles
Managing daily workflow tasks, sprint activities, and iterative planning
Overseeing contract reporting, status updates, and communication routing
Guiding team activities across requirements, design, development, testing, and release
Facilitating stakeholder coordination across institutes and centers
Supporting onboarding and alignment for new personnel
Ensuring consistent documentation updates and transparent communication
Coordinating issue identification, risk tracking, and mitigation
Supporting planning cycles and workload forecasts tied to NED operational rhythms

Benefits

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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays
Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance