Head Start Grants & Compliance Specialist

ICF; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks a Program Support Specialist to provide programmatic, administrative, and analytical support for Head Start and related grants under the CSIP initiative. The role ensures timely, compliant grant execution and supports oversight across Head Start programs.

The position emphasizes data collection and analysis, documentation in federal systems, and collaboration with Lead Program Specialist and Project Manager to improve grant administration and reporting. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience supporting early childhood programs.
• 1+ years using web-based data management or tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Support grant applications, budget modifications, and post-award activities.
• Review applications for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Document analyses and communications in federal information systems (HSES, GrantSolutions).
• Prepare funding recommendations and grant-related correspondence.

Skills

Data management

Grant administration

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human services, public administration, or related field

Tools

HSES

GrantSolutions

Job description

ICF seeks a Program Support Specialist to provide programmatic, administrative, and analytical support for Head Start and related grants under the CSIP initiative. The role ensures timely, compliant grant execution and supports oversight across Head Start programs.

The position emphasizes data collection and analysis, documentation in federal systems, and collaboration with Lead Program Specialist and Project Manager to improve grant administration and reporting. Travel up to 25% may be required.