Provide accurate, policy-aligned guidance and technical assistance to support grant recipients’ compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and grant requirements.
Support Central Office and Regional Office initiatives by contributing subject matter expertise and programmatic analysis.
Serve as a lead and mentor to Program Support Specialists, supporting workload management, quality assurance, and consistent application of policies and procedures.
Coordinate with the Project Manager and other team leads to align staffing, priorities, and deliverables.
Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of Program Support Specialist staff.
Contribute to development and refinement of standard operating procedures, guidance documents, training materials, and webinars.
Support data-informed process improvement efforts to strengthen consistency and efficiency across regions.
Contribute to the preparation of management briefings, reports, and presentations for Government leadership as requested.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human services, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
5+ years of progressively responsible professional experience directly related to early childhood programs, with a strong preference for Head Start or Early Head Start experience.
3+ years of experience with federal discretionary grants management, non-profit or for-profit program and/or financial management, and regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight.
2+ years of supervisory experience.
Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Must be obtain and maintain client background clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with federal discretionary grants management, including programmatic review, monitoring, compliance oversight, and documentation.
Experience analyzing and synthesizing data and information from multiple sources to inform oversight, decision-making, and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to produce clear, high-quality written products, including reports, memoranda, correspondence, and presentations.
Strong knowledge of Head Start program operations, grant administration, and federal compliance requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information clearly.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while coordinating closely with a larger project team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based federal information systems.
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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is
$73,770.00 - $125,408.00
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