Senior Lead Program Specialist, Head Start Oversight

Hendall Inc; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hendall Inc is seeking a Lead Program Specialist to support the Office of Head Start in enhancing program quality and compliance. This role involves technical leadership, grant monitoring, and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote effective program operations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of related experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $115,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in federal grants management or related fields.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and operations.
• Ability to aggregate and analyze data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and technical assistance to grant recipients.
• Support the review and analysis of programmatic activities.
• Maintain electronic grant files and official records.

Skills

Programmatic leadership

Technical expertise

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, public administration, or a related field

Tools

Head Start data systems (HSES, GrantSolutions)

SmartSheets

Job description

Hendall Inc is seeking a Lead Program Specialist to support the Office of Head Start in enhancing program quality and compliance. This role involves technical leadership, grant monitoring, and collaboration with various stakeholders to promote effective program operations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of related experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $115,000 per year.