Head Start Program Specialist

4 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States ICF International Inc Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Grantee Specialist to support our Region X office of Head Start Training and Technical Assistance contract.

The successful candidate will have expertise in Head Start operations, administration, planning, and management systems to provide high-quality training and technical assistance (TTA) that improves the capacity of Head Start and Early Head Start programs to meet or exceed the Head Start Performance Standards and applicable Federal regulations.

The Grantee Specialist will provide onsite and virtual consultation to recipients, governing bodies, directors, and program managers to correct deficiencies and non-compliances identified through the national monitoring system and provide planning and management technical assistance to support continuous quality improvement.

This position is home-based in one of the Region states (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). Travel is required to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site, individualized, group, and virtual T/TA to recipients related to governance, program management, and fiscal operations, including supporting recipients in the following areas:
    • Correction of areas of noncompliance and deficiencies identified through the federal monitoring process. This may require on-site work for periods of time ranging from one day to several weeks concurrently.
    • Development and implementation of a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) that addresses root causes of the areas of noncompliance and deficiencies for recipients, as directed by the regional office.
    • Improvement of program oversight and management in areas of concern identified through the Regional Office oversight processes.
  • Maintain regular and timely communication with the appropriate Regional Office staff on delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement.
  • Coordinate TTA with Early Childhood, Family Engagement, Health, and System Specialists to ensure effective integration of management systems TTA that supports improvements to education, family services, and health services, as directed by the Regional Office.
  • Develop and provide effective presentations and training in areas related to program management and fiscal operations.
  • Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.

Salary: $63,511.00 - $107,968.00 per year, based on full-time employment nationwide remote office.

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of a BA or BS Degree from an accredited university or college.
  • 5+ years experience related to program and/or organizational management and/or fiscal operations with HS/EHS programs and the development and implementation of comprehensive management systems.
  • 1 year of experience supporting recipients to improve their effectiveness and quality of program operations and management systems.
  • 1 year of experience with organizational change and/or program corrective action, planning, and implementation.
  • 1 year of experience providing technical assistance that includes working with governing bodies, management teams, and program staff.
  • 1 year of experience assisting organizations to address compliance issues.
  • 1 year of experience communicating, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.
  • 1 year of experience operating computer software systems and technology skills with virtual platforms.
  • Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.


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