What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at FedWriters, Inc.?
Overview
Join our team as a Project Manager supporting the U.S. Coast Guard Directorate of International Affairs and Foreign Policy Advisor (DCO-I), you are the single point of contact to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the person accountable for everything the contractor team delivers. You will lead a multi-discipline team providing administrative, technical, and financial support to the directorate's international-affairs mission — running the cadence, owning the deliverables, and being the face of the work to the government.
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:On-Site:
This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
- Lead and own all work delivered on the contract, serving as the primary point of contact for the government's Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team of roughly nine specialists across four mission areas: technical/administrative support, passport administration, international training, and financial analysis
- Direct the international training team — the largest part of the effort — supporting USCG security cooperation and security assistance programs (Foreign Military Sales/Financing, MSI, INL), international military student quota management, and Mobile Training Teams
- Oversee passport administration (special-issuance passports and visas for official travelers, and support to the Passport Application Acceptance Facility program) and technical/administrative support for the directorate's OCONUS personnel
- Oversee financial analysis support, including formulation, execution, reporting, and reconciliation of reimbursable program funds
- Prepare and submit monthly status reports covering progress, schedule, travel, and recommendations
- Meet with the COR every two weeks to review progress and resolve emerging issues
- Keep the team aligned with USCG rules, safety practices, and professional standards
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing teams in support of U.S. Government contracts
- Experience managing multi-discipline teams (i.e., teams whose members perform different functional roles — such as administrative, technical, and financial support)
- Bachelor's degree and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
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
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Pay Range
Negotiable