Senior APD Strategy & Compliance Lead (Remote)

ICF Olson; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking an APD Expert to guide the development, review, approval, and management of Advance Planning Documents in alignment with Federal requirements. You will work with the Children’s Bureau, States, and Tribes to support modernization initiatives and ensure compliant documentation.

The role requires deep knowledge of APDs, budgets, cost analyses, and procurement, with a focus on governing project outcomes and improving program performance in federal child welfare programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Public Administration, Information Systems, CS, etc.).
• 10+ years of experience in child welfare, human services, or federally funded technology modernization initiatives.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance.
• Day-to-day work occurs within a federal (ACF) technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on APD development, review, approval, and management for States, Tribes, and the Children’s Bureau.
• Review APDs, budgets, cost allocation plans, project schedules, contracts, feasibility studies, and analyses for quality and compliance with Federal requirements.
• Develop guidance, templates, job aids, white papers, and training materials to improve APD submissions and reduce review cycles.
• Provide technical assistance on CCWIS requirements, Federal funding, procurement strategies, governance, and systems planning.
• Conduct technical reviews of state/tribal systems and provide written findings, recommendations, and feedback.
• Monitor regulations and industry trends to assess impacts on CB initiatives and state/tribal systems.
• Prepare executive briefings, analytical reports, and recommendations to support program oversight.
• Facilitate technical assistance meetings and consultations with Federal, State, Tribal, contractor, and vendor stakeholders.
• Evaluate procurement strategies, RFPs, contracts, and project plans related to child welfare information systems.

Skills

APD expertise

Federal oversight

Project governance

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration / related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ICF is seeking an APD Expert to guide the development, review, approval, and management of Advance Planning Documents in alignment with Federal requirements. You will work with the Children’s Bureau, States, and Tribes to support modernization initiatives and ensure compliant documentation.

The role requires deep knowledge of APDs, budgets, cost analyses, and procurement, with a focus on governing project outcomes and improving program performance in federal child welfare programs.