Overview

FWI is building a team to support CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control in expanding the reach and impact of the Bring Your Brave (BYB) campaign through strategic communications, media outreach, formative research, and performance evaluation. As Program Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact with the CDC and provide overall leadership, coordination, and oversight of all campaign activities, deliverables, and reporting across the full project lifecycle.

 

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 is a full time remote position working Monday through Friday, with core availability required during 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time. Occasional travel may be required for on-location activities such as photo or video shoots.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with the CDC Task Order COR and project staff across all contract activities
• Plan and facilitate the project kickoff meeting and develop a comprehensive work plan with timelines, milestones, and deliverable schedules
• Lead weekly status meetings with CDC and provide written follow-up summaries with action items
• Prepare monthly progress reports covering project status, budget expenditures by task and staff member, and any issues or delays
• Oversee and coordinate work across all task areas including research, product development, media, metrics, and conference/awards support
• Manage subcontractor relationships, budgets, and performance
• Ensure all deliverables meet CDC/HHS clearance requirements, Plain Writing Act standards, and contractual deadlines
• Prepare the annual final project report summarizing all campaign activities including social media, paid advertising, earned media, partnerships, and materials produced
• Track contract spending against milestone payment schedules and ensure costs remain within authorized limits

 

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public health, marketing, project management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience managing federal health communication or public health marketing contracts
• Demonstrated experience managing projects of similar scope and complexity for CDC, HHS, or comparable federal health agencies
• Strong knowledge of federal contracting processes including deliverable management, COR coordination, and FAR/HHSAR compliance
• Experience managing firm fixed price contracts with milestone-based payments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior government stakeholders
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies

 

Desired: 

• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Prior experience supporting CDC health communication campaigns
• Experience managing OMB/Paperwork Reduction Act clearance processes
• Familiarity with CDC content clearance and approval workflows

 

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