Project Manager

FWI is building a team to support the U.S. Department of Labor in advancing AI skills development through Registered Apprenticeship programs by expanding AI literacy across all industries, growing RA programs in AI-centric occupations, and strengthening the workforce pipeline for AI infrastructure. As the Project Manager, you will drive the day-to-day execution of all project activities - managing deliverables, coordinating across stakeholders, and keeping this complex national program on schedule and on budget.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This part-time remote position will work approximately 32 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations: staffing, schedules, financials, and deliverable tracking across all task areas
• Build and maintain monthly work plans with task descriptions, due dates, budgets, and responsible parties
• Write, edit, and quality-check reports, publications, fact sheets, and other deliverables before they go to OA
• Prepare and submit status reports - ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual
• Manage data entry into Salesforce, tracking outreach activities, employer engagement, events, and apprentice outcomes
• Coordinate logistics for national convenings, accelerator events, and stakeholder meetings (virtual and in-person)
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison with OA staff, SAAs, intermediaries, and industry partners

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's + 8 years of relevant experience, or 10+ years without a degree
• Working knowledge of the Registered Apprenticeship system - program standards, work process schedules, RTI outlines, and the registration process
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience producing polished federal deliverables
• Experience managing federal workforce development projects with multiple concurrent workstreams
• Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM systems for tracking program data
• Experience planning and executing national-scale meetings and events
• Ability to manage relationships across employers, industry groups, education partners, and government agencies simultaneously

Desired:

• Prior experience on a DOL OA intermediary contract or ETA-funded initiative is a strong plus
• Familiarity with 508 compliance and the AOR/RAPIDS systems is preferred

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range

Negotiable