Remote Education Compliance & Safety Expert

ICF; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Education Subject Matter Expert to support ACF’s mission to foster health and well‑being through effective, accountable, and compassionate human services. This six‑month project emphasizes safety, trauma‑informed care, and compliant educational environments for children in care.

The role requires 5+ years in education services, familiarity with IDEA/ADA/Head Start, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Travel to provider sites is approximately 25%.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field with significant experience in educational programming for high-risk or vulnerable populations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in education services, including familiarity with federal education standards (e.g., IDEA, ADA, Head Start, Special Education).
• Experience with compliance, inspections, training, and technical assistance.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and oversight to care programs to ensure compliance with educational standards and alignment with child safety and protection requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise to assess and strengthen educational services, including curricula, instruction, and access to appropriate learning supports.
• Conduct site visits and participate in inspections to evaluate education service delivery and identify risks related to safety, supervision, and program quality.
• Report serious compliance issues or conditions that may impact child safety immediately to the inspection lead.
• Support trend analysis and identify systemic issues related to educational programming that may contribute to unsafe environments or increased vulnerability.
• Develop and update education-related policies, protocols, and inspection tools to strengthen compliance and service delivery.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff and stakeholders on best practices in education services for vulnerable populations.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and recommendations to improve educational services and inspection processes.
• Support development of compliance reports and provide recommendations for continuous quality improvement

Skills

Educational programming

Compliance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Education

Master’s degree in education

Job description

ICF is seeking an Education Subject Matter Expert to support ACF’s mission to foster health and well‑being through effective, accountable, and compassionate human services. This six‑month project emphasizes safety, trauma‑informed care, and compliant educational environments for children in care.

The role requires 5+ years in education services, familiarity with IDEA/ADA/Head Start, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Travel to provider sites is approximately 25%.