Senior Apprenticeship Program Development Specialist

FWI is building a team to grow quality Registered Apprenticeship programs through industry intermediaries by providing technical expertise, sector-based outreach, and program development services to employers across new, emerging, and in-demand industries on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship. In this role you will provide deep technical knowledge of the Registered Apprenticeship system to drive the development, registration, and expansion of apprenticeship programs and occupational standards across targeted industry sectors.

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 will work approximately 29 hours a week

• Serve as the go-to technical expert on Registered Apprenticeship program design, registration, and expansion across targeted industry sectors
• Lead and facilitate national Apprenticeship Accelerator convenings — at least 20 per year — bringing together employers, sponsors, and workforce stakeholders
• Guide employers through the process of developing "registration-ready" apprenticeship standards, competency frameworks, and occupational outlines
• Develop career lattice models that connect multiple occupations into stackable industry pathways
• Review and vet apprenticeable occupation requests, evaluating at least 20 per year using the DOL's AOR tool
• Create and refine curricula, Related Training Instruction outlines, and competency-based program models
• Partner with post-secondary education institutions to develop degreed apprenticeship pathways and articulation agreements
• Collaborate with DOL-funded intermediaries, State Apprenticeship Agencies, and other stakeholders to share best practices and coordinate program development
• Stay current on industry certifications, licensing requirements, and emerging workforce trends in targeted sectors
• Support integration of AI skills development into apprenticeship work process schedules where appropriate

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures related to sector-based outreach, RA program development, and SME support
• Expertise with the Registered Apprenticeship system, including 29 CFR Part 29, scaling RA nationally, building high-quality career pathways to RA, convening a broad range of stakeholders, improving processes, and developing partnership strategies
• Writing, editing, and proofreading skills for technical assistance products with the ability to ensure final products meet content standards
• Ability to apply data-driven strategies to process and implement tasks
• Creative and innovative thinking skills
• Strong verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced professional environments and manage competing and evolving priorities
• Ability to quickly incorporate constructive feedback
• Ability to conduct partnership activities with other workforce system partners and higher education
• Ability to accelerate expansion of the RA model in industries and sub-sectors that have not traditionally used RA
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Able travel domestically as required 

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

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

Negotiable