Senior Victim Services Project Specialist – AI/AN Programs

Savan; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Savan Group is seeking highly experienced Project Specialists II to provide advanced technical assistance, specialized compliance support, and strategic capacity-building services to Tribal victim service programs. You will lead senior engagements, guide best practices, and develop resources for nationwide tribal communities.

This role requires extensive work within AI/AN communities and the victim services field, with the ability to independently lead high-impact TA engagements and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 8 years in AI/AN communities.
• Minimum 8 years in the victim services field.
• Experience delivering technical assistance and capacity-building.
• Strong writing, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel to Tribal and Alaska Native communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex compliance assistance and capacity-building engagements.
• Develop strategic recommendations addressing organizational and programmatic challenges.
• Facilitate advanced technical assistance related to victim services and federal grant compliance.
• Design and deliver webinars, workshops, and specialized training programs.
• Develop tools, templates, policies, and resource materials.
• Support Tribal organizations in strategic planning and program development.
• Provide guidance on trauma-informed and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and project specialists.
• Lead development of technical reports and case studies.
• Support program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, conferences, and site visits.
• Assist with annual work planning and strategic initiative development.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Facilitation

Writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Savan Group is seeking highly experienced Project Specialists II to provide advanced technical assistance, specialized compliance support, and strategic capacity-building services to Tribal victim service programs. You will lead senior engagements, guide best practices, and develop resources for nationwide tribal communities.

This role requires extensive work within AI/AN communities and the victim services field, with the ability to independently lead high-impact TA engagements and mentor