Program Manager (Part Time)

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)

United States

Remote

USD 72,000 - 108,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A grants management support company is seeking a part-time Program Manager to lead contract oversight and manage a team for highway-related projects. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and significant experience in competitive grants management. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contract contact and ensuring quality deliverables. This remote role offers flexible hours and a collaborative environment. Join our team for career growth opportunities and a commitment to an exceptional employee experience.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years' experience managing direct reports.
At least ten years' experience with competitive grants.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Excellent verbal, presentation, writing, and customer service skills.
Strong leadership skills, including personnel management and project/task management.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters.
Lead a team of grants management analysts.
Monitor staff workload and performance.
Prepare monthly progress reports for government leadership.
Coordinate staffing needs and schedule onboarding.
Communicate regularly with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and HACG-30 Team Leader on contract activities, progress, and issue resolution.

Skills

Excellent verbal and presentation skills

Strong leadership skills

Project/task management

Customer service skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business field

Job description

Overview

FWI is building a team to provide comprehensive grants management support services to the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Cooperative Agreements and Non-State Grant Awards Division (HACG-30). As Program Manager, you will provide oversight and leadership for the contract, ensuring quality deliverables and managing a team of grants management professionals who support the full lifecycle of competitive grants and cooperative agreements for highway-related projects nationwide.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location

Remote: This part-time remote position will work approximately 18-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for all contract-related matters, including task order modifications and performance issues
Lead and manage a team of grants management analysts, ensuring quality deliverables and timely completion of all requirements
Monitor staff workload, performance, and professional development to meet client expectations
Prepare and submit monthly progress reports and status reports to government leadership
Coordinate staffing needs including scheduling, onboarding, and personnel actions
Communicate regularly with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and HACG-30 Team Leader on contract activities, progress, and issue resolution

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business field
Minimum of five (5) years' experience successfully managing several direct reports
Minimum of ten (10) years' experience with direct and relatable competitive grants
Excellent verbal, presentation, writing, and customer service skills
Strong leadership skills, including personnel management and project/task management

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

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