Head Start Grants & Programs Lead

FM Talent Source; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Talent Source is seeking an experienced Lead Program Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on grants management, program execution, and stakeholder engagement across Head Start programs nationwide. The position involves data analysis, reporting, and cross-regional coordination with OHS regional offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years supporting early childhood programs or federal grants.
• Experience with federal grants management, oversight, and compliance.
• Ability to develop reports and present to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end administration of federal grants, including application review, award processing, and post-award activities
• Analyze grant applications, budgets, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations
• Coordinate with grant recipients to renegotiate and finalize documentation
• Support budget modifications, supplemental funding requests, and waiver reviews
• Conduct monitoring of grant recipient performance and identify risks
• Develop executive-ready reports and dashboards for leadership
• Serve as liaison between federal staff, grant recipients, and partners
• Prepare briefs, presentations, training materials, and documentation

Skills

Grants management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Program monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

FM Talent Source is seeking an experienced Lead Program Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role focused on grants management, program execution, and stakeholder engagement across Head Start programs nationwide. The position involves data analysis, reporting, and cross-regional coordination with OHS regional offices.