Remote AIAN Head Start Grantee Specialist

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

Job summary

ICF seeks an American Indian and Alaska Native Region (AIAN) Grantee Specialist to provide high-quality training and technical assistance that improves AIAN and Early Head Start programs. The role focuses on Head Start standards, fiscal, health, facilities/transportation, and planning, with extensive travel across the U.S.

and a home-based setup. Responsibilities include guiding grantees, analyzing data, and developing strategies to strengthen management practices and compliance with federal

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5+ years of experience providing technical assistance on governance, fiscal management, and administrative issues in Head Start.
• Experience delivering training at regional or national meetings and TA to organizations.
• Valid driver's license and MVR check required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent in fiscal, administrative, and management areas.
• Assist leaders to plan and implement changes addressing deficiencies and non-compliances.
• Plan interventions for grantees with deficient or non-compliant status.
• Develop strategies with Federal Regional staff for grantee outcomes.
• Coordinate with other specialists to address administrative and program improvements.
• Review data to identify trends and set objectives for improvement.
• Analyze grantee structure and propose redesigned systems for better operations.
• Recommend improvements including operations manuals and audits processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Paperwork management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Program Design/Management, Public/Non-Profit Admin, or Project Management with fiscal emphasis)

Master's degree (preferred) in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based instructional applications

Job description

ICF seeks an American Indian and Alaska Native Region (AIAN) Grantee Specialist to provide high-quality training and technical assistance that improves AIAN and Early Head Start programs. The role focuses on Head Start standards, fiscal, health, facilities/transportation, and planning, with extensive travel across the U.S.

and a home-based setup. Responsibilities include guiding grantees, analyzing data, and developing strategies to strengthen management practices and compliance with federal