Project Director (Part Time)

FedWriters, Inc.

1d•Remote

About The Position

FWI is building a team to grow quality Registered Apprenticeship programs through industry intermediaries by providing technical expertise, sector-based outreach, and program development services to employers across new, emerging, and in-demand industries on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship. As a Project Director, you will provide overall strategic leadership and serve as the primary point of contact with the government, ensuring quality delivery of all contract obligations and project outcomes. 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree
Demonstrated leadership experience providing oversight and direction to a team of staff
Experience interpreting contracts, ensuring responsiveness, and achieving successful performance; may include subject matter expertise and specific technical knowledge
Experience establishing schedules, meeting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of projects including budgets
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Able travel domestically as required

Responsibilities

Lead and direct a multidisciplinary project team to achieve program goals and deliver high-quality results
Serve as the primary point of contact with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship, building and maintaining a strong client relationship
Set the strategic vision for the project and ensure all work aligns with contract objectives and timelines
Own overall project quality, reviewing and approving deliverables before submission to the government
Manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing to keep the program on track
Represent the organization at kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and government conferences in Washington, D.C.
Develop and maintain the project's Quality Control Plan to ensure consistent, high-standard performance
Ensure all public-facing deliverables meet plain language, accessibility (508 compliance), and editorial standards