Head Start Grants & Compliance Analyst (Remote)

Early Childhood Solutions; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Remote work options

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Early Childhood Solutions LLC is seeking a Grants & Compliance Analyst for Head Start to manage grant applications, awards, and compliance across multiple programs. The role supports grant recipients in improving operations and aligning with federal policies, while maintaining rigorous data management in HSES and GrantSolutions.

Remote work with travel up to 25% is available; ideal for candidates with Head Start experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and data

Qualifications

• 2 years of progressive professional experience related to early childhood programs.
• Experience in Head Start/Early Head Start programs preferred.
• Familiarity with federal monitoring, fiscal management, and facilities related to early childhood.

Responsibilities

• Review grant applications, budget modifications, and post-award requirements for compliance.
• Document grant-related activity in HSES, GrantSolutions, and related systems.
• Execute grant awards and administrative actions with federal staff coordination.
• Identify risks and help develop mitigation strategies for grant recipients.
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance with Head Start standards and grant rules.
• Support recipients in implementing targeted improvement plans.
• Monitor recipient progress on performance, compliance, and accountability.
• Aggregate and present data from multiple sources; produce memoranda and presentations.

Skills

Head Start experience

Federal monitoring exposure

Fiscal management

Facilities & learning environments

Child health and safety

Change in scope (CiS)

Full Enrollment Initiative (FEI)

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, P

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Bachelor’s degree in public administration

Tools

HSES

AMS

GrantSolutions

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

Early Childhood Solutions LLC is seeking a Grants & Compliance Analyst for Head Start to manage grant applications, awards, and compliance across multiple programs. The role supports grant recipients in improving operations and aligning with federal policies, while maintaining rigorous data management in HSES and GrantSolutions.

Remote work with travel up to 25% is available; ideal for candidates with Head Start experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and data