Senior Apprenticeship Program Development Specialist

FedWriters, Inc.

2d•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. In this role you will provide deep technical knowledge of the Registered Apprenticeship system to drive the development, registration, and expansion of apprenticeship programs and occupational standards across targeted industry sectors. 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 29 hours a week

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree
Familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures related to sector-based outreach, RA program development, and SME support
Expertise with the Registered Apprenticeship system, including 29 CFR Part 29, scaling RA nationally, building high-quality career pathways to RA, convening a broad range of stakeholders, improving processes, and developing partnership strategies
Writing, editing, and proofreading skills for technical assistance products with the ability to ensure final products meet content standards
Ability to apply data-driven strategies to process and implement tasks
Creative and innovative thinking skills
Strong verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced professional environments and manage competing and evolving priorities
Ability to quickly incorporate constructive feedback
Ability to conduct partnership activities with other workforce system partners and higher education
Ability to accelerate expansion of the RA model in industries and sub-sectors that have not traditionally used RA
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Able travel domestically as required

Responsibilities

Serve as the go-to technical expert on Registered Apprenticeship program design, registration, and expansion across targeted industry sectors
Lead and facilitate national Apprenticeship Accelerator convenings — at least 20 per year — bringing together employers, sponsors, and workforce stakeholders
Guide employers through the process of developing "registration-ready" apprenticeship standards, competency frameworks, and occupational outlines
Develop career lattice models that connect multiple occupations into stackable industry pathways
Review and vet apprenticeable occupation requests, evaluating at least 20 per year using the DOL's AOR tool
Create and refine curricula, Related Training Instruction outlines, and competency-based program models
Partner with post-secondary education institutions to develop degreed apprenticeship pathways and articulation agreements
Collaborate with DOL-funded intermediaries, State Apprenticeship Agencies, and other stakeholders to share best practices and coordinate program development
Stay current on industry certifications, licensing requirements, and emerging workforce trends in targeted sectors
Support integration of AI skills development into apprenticeship work process schedules where appropriate