Head Start TTA & Grantee Specialist - Remote

ICF; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF seeks an experienced Grantee Specialist to support the Service Area VII office of Head Start Training and Technical Assistance, delivering onsite and virtual training to improve program governance, management, and fiscal operations.

The role requires coordinating with regional staff, developing quality improvement plans, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards, with travel across KS, MO, NE, IA, DC and other locations as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience related to program and/or organizational management and/or fiscal operations with HS/EHS programs and the development and implementation of comprehensive management systems.
• 1+ years' experience supporting recipients to improve their effectiveness and quality of program operations and management systems.
• 1+ years' experience providing technical assistance that includes working with governing bodies, management teams and program staff.
• 1+ years' experience communicating, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site, individualized, group, and virtual T/TA to recipients related to governance, program management, and fiscal operations.
• Develop and implement a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) addressing root causes of noncompliance and deficiencies.
• Improve program oversight and management in areas of concern identified through Regional Office oversight processes.
• Maintain regular and timely communication with Regional Office staff on delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement.
• Coordinate TTA with Early Childhood, Family Engagement, Health, and System Specialists to ensure effective integration of management systems TTA.

Skills

Program management

Grantee support

Training & TTA

Governance & compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ICF seeks an experienced Grantee Specialist to support the Service Area VII office of Head Start Training and Technical Assistance, delivering onsite and virtual training to improve program governance, management, and fiscal operations.

The role requires coordinating with regional staff, developing quality improvement plans, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards, with travel across KS, MO, NE, IA, DC and other locations as required.