Overview:
FWI is building a team to support the U.S. Department of Labor in advancing AI skills development through Registered Apprenticeship programs by expanding AI literacy across all industries, growing RA programs in AI-centric occupations, and strengthening the workforce pipeline for AI infrastructure. As the Senior AI Workforce Development Specialist, you will serve as the go-to technical expert helping employers and industry partners understand how AI is changing their workforce — and then build the apprenticeship programs, training standards, and career pathways to keep American workers ahead of the curve.
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 per week.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance to employers, RA sponsors, industry associations, and DOL-funded intermediaries on integrating AI into apprenticeship programs
- Develop AI-related training modules, curricula, RTI outlines, and work process schedules that sponsors can adopt across industries
- Work with employers to develop 20+ new AI-centric apprenticeable occupations (think: AI Data Annotator, Prompt Engineer, AI Solutions Specialist)
- Review and vet at least 25 new occupation requests using the Apprenticeship Occupation Request (AOR) tool
- Build a framework to increase AI literacy across all RA programs, aligned with DOL's AI Literacy Framework
- Identify AI infrastructure occupations (electricians, telecom techs, network admins supporting data centers) and help sponsors incorporate AI into their programs
- Contribute to 5 published reports/papers on topics like AI's industry impact, cost-benefit of AI in RA, and ethical AI guidelines
- Help plan and lead a national convening with AI experts, industry leaders, training providers, and federal/state agencies
- Engage with the Department of Education, NSF, and Department of Commerce on AI workforce skills alignment
- Partner with education systems to build pre-apprenticeship and early career pathways into AI-centric RA programs
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's + 8 years of relevant experience, or 10+ years without a degree
- Deep expertise in the Registered Apprenticeship system — 29 CFR Part 29, program standards development, work process schedules, competency-based and hybrid models, and scaling RA nationally
- Practical knowledge of AI technologies and how they're being applied across multiple industries — not theoretical, but grounded in what employers actually need
- Proven ability to convene and engage diverse national stakeholders: C-suite executives, industry associations, unions, workforce boards, education partners, and federal/state agencies
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, publications, and TA products
- Experience developing sector-based strategies to expand workforce training programs
- Ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and incorporate feedback quickly
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Desired:
- Prior SME experience on a DOL OA intermediary contract is a strong plus
- National network of relationships with AI/tech employers and industry groups is preferred
- Experience with the AOR tool, RAPIDS, CTE alignment, and industry certifications is preferred
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
