Regional Child Care Program Specialist

Administration for Children and Families

Denver (CO)

Remote

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Administration for Children and Families in the United States seeks a Regional Child Care Program Specialist to review and analyze program data, monitor regulatory compliance, and conduct all phases of formal monitoring reviews.

You will coordinate with regional staff and contractors, develop regional technical-assistance plans, and provide guidance on federal statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze program data; monitor compliance with regulations.
Conduct all phases of formal monitoring reviews, including pre-visit preparation, onsite reviews/interviews, and post-visit analysis.
Coordinate with regional staff and contractors to develop regional technical-assistance plans; provide guidance on statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures to promote compliance with federal requirements.
Prepare oral and written responses and provide clear, accurate, and timely guidance. Offer recommendations and may serve as a team or content-area lead on early childhood issues.

Education

Foreign education evaluation or equivalency requirement

Job description

Hiring Agency: Administration for Children and Families
Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

As a Regional Child Care Program Specialist, you will: Review and analyze program data; monitor compliance with regulations; conduct all phases of formal monitoring reviews, including pre-visit preparation, onsite reviews/interviews, and post-visit analysis. Conduct regular conference calls, developing agendas, ensuring timely submission of required plans and reports, review and negotiate revisions to program documents, and implement activities developed by Central Office.

Coordinate with regional staff and contractors to develop regional technical-assistance plans; while providing guidance on statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures to promote compliance with federal requirements. Prepare oral and written responses and provide clear, accurate, and timely guidance. Provide recommendations and may serve as a team or content-area lead on early childhood issues and participate in regional or national workgroups and initiatives.

Develop and maintain partnerships with governmental and nongovernmental organizations; support regional and cross-regional initiatives; plan and facilitate meetings and working sessions to address emerging issues and accomplish program goals.

Requirements & Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $99800 – $129742/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?