Overview:
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**
Work Schedule and Location:
Remote: This part-time remote position requires approximately 10 hours per week, with a flexible schedule coordinated around project milestones, monthly reporting deadlines, and regional summit planning activities. Travel to regional summit locations is required.
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
Qualifications:
Required:
- 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.
Desired:
- 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
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:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
Pay Range:
Negotiable