Grants Program Specialist

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Highlight Technologies Full time

Overview:

Highlight is seeking a Program Specialist to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with a full range of program development and grants management functions. In this role, you will perform a variety of technical grant-related assitance activities for the office of Administration for Children and Families (ACF). You will also support post-award monitoring of grantee's on-going activities.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure grantees receive pertinent information from the Office of Head Start, including information memorandums, program instructions, and OHS announcements regarding initiative, priorities, and quality expectations.
  • Provide ongoing assistance to grantees by facilitating the interpretation and understanding of Federal HSPPS.
  • Deliver consistent oversight and support to grantees to ensure full compliance with all Federal regulations.
  • Maintain detailed and complete official grant files, records pertaining to the receipt and tracking of grant applications and the grant review process, including negotiations and any post-award change requests.
  • Conduct on-site yearly grantee visits as scheduled by the regional office.
  • Review programmatic status reports, program information report data, monitoring data, monitor review findings, and work with programs to resolve any issues, non-compliance, or deficiencies.
  • Utilize Grant Solutions and Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) as required.
  • Provide ongoing support to grantees to ensure they receive necessary support.
  • Participate in seminars and special training events or other activities as requested by OHS.
Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a field related to task activities from an accredited university or college, or a combination of education and experience that provides the needed preparation to complete the task activities.
  • 5+ years of relevant and progressive professional experience directly related to the task activities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Head Start/Early Head Start or other early childhood programs are required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the current laws, regulations, and policies that govern Head Start.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing a variety of web-based and off-the-shelf data management software packages.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, and produce high quality written products such as memoranda, presentations and correspondence.


About Highlight:

For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results.

Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee-first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlights founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee-owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org.

Were an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.

To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email.

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