Program Officer

FHI 360•US-REMOTE-DC, DC

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

FHI 360 is the implementing partner for a new GE Aerospace Foundation $30 million workforce development program, Lifting Futures. The Lifting Futures program will address the shortage of trained advanced manufacturing workers in the aerospace industry by (a) increasing the number of workers trained in advanced manufacturing careers; (b) leaving engaged communities more ready to support expanded workforce development programs in the aerospace advanced manufacturing sector; and (c) generating knowledge on how to close the labor gap in aerospace manufacturing. The Lifting Futures program formally launched in April 2026 with an announcement of the first five communities selected to receive grants through the program. An additional 5-6 communities will be selected by end of 2026. Grants could include support for (1) campaigns that improve the reputation of advanced manufacturing jobs and excite prospective trainees; (2) recruitment activities to direct potential participants to register for training programs; (3) efforts to reduce barriers to enter training institutions and programs; (4) capacity expansion initiatives, including additional classrooms and equipment, that enable training programs to enroll more students; and (5) activities to increase the resources and services students need to increase graduation and job placement rates from training programs. Across all communities, grants may also be available for local alliances, associations, and other trade groups to promote community engagement in aerospace advanced manufacturing. The Program Officer will provide a range of project management, communications and administrative support to contribute to the overall and quality implementation of Lifting Futures. The Program Officer will report to the Project Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in a relevant field such as public policy, international development, education, workforce or economic development, communications, business administration or a related discipline.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience supporting projects or programs, including coordination of workplans, meetings, deliverables, or cross-functional teams.
Strong written communications skills, including experience drafting or contributing to reports, presentations, briefs, or internal project documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including experience producing project trackers, presentations and written deliverables.
Experience working with shared document platforms (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) preferred.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
Demonstrated interest or experience in US and/or international education, workforce development, or economic development programs.

Nice To Haves

Project management or similar certification
Experience supporting donor- or grant-funded projects
Experience supporting programs larger than $1M.

Responsibilities

Provide overall project management support to the Lifting Futures project team, helping to ensure that the project meets its objectives.
Maintain, review, and contribute to project work plans, calendars, distribution lists, team files and team dashboards.
Plan for and scheduling meetings and lead logistics for team travel.
Track key action items and critical milestones, coordinate with project team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Advise on and co-create project analytical tools (risk trackers, decision log, etc.).
Draft inputs and updates to core team documents (ie project description) and client deliverables (ie power point presentations, summary reports).
Support compliance with GE Aerospace, FHI 360 and project policies.
Support development and implementation of a communications plan for the project.
Other admin and special project duties as assigned, based on project needs and areas of expertise/interest.
May serve as primary coordinator for specific project components.