Head Start Program Lead & Regional Office Liaison

BCT Partners, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BCT Partners Lead Program Specialist role overseeing Head Start grant delivery, staff supervision, and regional coordination. The position focuses on program quality, compliance, and effective client engagement with the Regional Office.

The role involves grant lifecycle management, application reviews, award processing, and monitoring, with onsite work at regional offices to support coordination and outcomes for participating programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human services, public administration, business administration, management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
• At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in early childhood programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and provide direction to staff, onsite and remote.
• Serve as project lead for Regional Office activities and monitor timelines.
• Analyze grant applications, budgets, and program performance data.
• Manage grants administration activities, including continuation awards and amendments.
• Participate in monthly calls, meetings, and risk assessments.

Skills

Head Start standards

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

MS Office & collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

SharePoint

Smartsheet

SmartFlow

Job description

BCT Partners Lead Program Specialist role overseeing Head Start grant delivery, staff supervision, and regional coordination. The position focuses on program quality, compliance, and effective client engagement with the Regional Office.

The role involves grant lifecycle management, application reviews, award processing, and monitoring, with onsite work at regional offices to support coordination and outcomes for participating programs.