Program Manager (Part Time)

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. is seeking a part-time Program Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary visual production program for the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Public Affairs.

You will oversee graphic design, photography, and production delivery end-to-end, ensuring quality and deadlines across large-scale campaigns. The role supports both off-site work and required on-site presence at FPB in Washington, DC, with meetings within a 2-hour notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale graphic design, photography, and production for federal contracts.
• Experience overseeing campaigns from concept through delivery and installation.
• Ability to supervise off-site production teams and provide production cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between contractor team and government client.
• Oversee large-scale visual media campaigns end to end from concept to installation.
• Supervise on-site staff and an off-site production facility team.
• Recommend production materials and equipment based on cost, quality and use case.
• Provide cost estimates for production items and services.
• Resolve technical problems during visual material preparation.
• Oversee on-site installation of banners, exhibits and booth setups.
• Attend client meetings and walkthroughs on short notice.

Skills

Program management

Federal contracts

Graphic design oversight

Production management

PMP Certification

On-site coordination

Job description

Join our team as a Program Manager and support the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Public Affairs (OPA) by leading a multi-disciplinary creative production program. You will oversee graphic design, photography, and production delivery end-to-end, ensure every large-scale visual campaign hits quality and deadline targets.

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

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location

This part-time position will work approximately 19 hours per week primarily off-site, with required physical presence at DOL's Frances Perkins Building (FPB) headquarters in Washington, DC for meetings, walkthroughs, and installations within a 2-hour notice window. Candidates must be based within reasonable commuting distance (effectively within 50 miles of Washington, DC) to meet the 2-hour response requirement.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor team and the government client
• Oversee large-scale visual media campaigns from concept through final delivery and installation
• Supervise on-site creative staff and an off-site production facility team
• Recommend production materials and equipment based on cost, quality, and use case
• Provide cost estimates for production items and services
• Rapidly resolve technical problems during visual material preparation
• Personally oversee on-site installation of banners, exhibits, and booth setups
• Respond in person to client meetings, consultations, and walkthroughs on short notice

Required

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale graphic design, photography, and production efforts, including federal agency contract oversight
• Demonstrated experience managing visual media campaigns from concept through delivery and installation
• Experience supervising off-site production teams and providing cost estimates for production services
• Strong working knowledge of graphic design, photography, and production standards, tools, and equipment
• Must be able to reach DOL's Frances Perkins Building (FPB) headquarters in Washington, DC within 2 hours of notice for in-person meetings and installations
• PMP or equivalent program/project management certification
• Experience managing creative production contracts specifically for a federal public affairs office