STEM Outreach Project Control Specialist

FedWriters, Inc. • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FWI is building a team to deliver STEM outreach support services for the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Next-Gen Outreach Office at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. As the STEM Outreach Project Control Specialist, you will be the operational backbone of the Next-Gen Outreach Office — managing the SEMEDS after-school program, Job Shadow Days, Science Fair judging coordination, Classroom Speakers project, and web/social media presence, all while ensuring the office runs efficiently and communicates its mission effectively. 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

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, at least 5 years of STEM outreach experience, and at least 2 years of website management experience
• Bachelor's degree in a science field with minimum 5 years of project management experience, at least 1 year of STEM outreach experience, and at least 2 years of website management experience

Responsibilities

• Manage the SEMEDS program: a twice-monthly after-school program bringing high school and middle school students on-base to use Scanning Electron Microscopes
• Coordinate WPAFB semi-annual Job Shadow Days for high school juniors and seniors
• Act as organizational 'webmaster' — creating and maintaining web-based resources and STEM Outreach social media accounts
• Manage the Classroom Speakers project by soliciting, scheduling, and coordinating expert STEM volunteers
• Coordinate Science Fair judging volunteers across Miami Valley schools; procure medals and ribbons
• Assist the FLL co-lead with overall program administration
• Compile quarterly reports and provide information for STEM Outreach Coordinator and staff
• Develop and maintain tracking tools to improve efficiency and program effectiveness
• Produce STEM Outreach monthly newsletter and other media content

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees