Project Manager (Part Time)

FedWriters, Inc.

4d•Remote

About The Position

FWI is building a team to plan, coordinate, and host ten regional pedestrian safety summits across all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regions nationwide. As a Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the conduct of the project, serving as the main point of contact with NHTSA while managing the work plan, organizing staff, and ensuring project objectives are met. 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 and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Education/Experience Substitution: PhD and 0 years experience; Master's and 1 year experience; Associate's and 5 years experience; High School and 7 years experience
Experience managing research projects on traffic safety problems, with an emphasis on pedestrian safety.
Expertise in research design, data analysis, preparing research reports, and applying research findings to countermeasure development.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NHTSA, State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs), and the Safe System Approach
Experience coordinating with federal agencies, regional offices, and diverse stakeholder groups including law enforcement, public health, community-based organizations, and tribal partners
Background in planning and managing large-scale meetings, summits, or conferences focused on public safety topics
Experience developing and managing project work plans, budgets, and milestone schedules for federally funded projects
Previous experience supporting a similar Government agency or large-scale corporate environment

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact with the NHTSA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and manage all aspects of project execution
Develop and maintain the project work plan, including timetable, metrics, strategies, and budget
Organize, direct, and monitor project staff to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope
Lead the project kickoff meeting within two weeks of award and prepare all associated briefing materials
Coordinate planning efforts for ten regional pedestrian safety summits across all NHTSA regions, working closely with NHTSA Regional Offices and State Highway Safety Offices
Prepare and submit monthly progress reports documenting accomplishments, financial status, and planned activities
Conduct monthly conference calls with NHTSA to discuss project status and upcoming milestones
Identify and communicate project risks, obstacles, or delays and recommend solutions to the COR
Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and conform to plain language and Section 508 requirements
Host a virtual final briefing presenting project results, materials developed, and key outcomes
Travel to summit locations across all ten NHTSA regions nationwide to oversee and coordinate each regional summit event