Senior Youth Services Program Lead - Remote

Administration for Children and Families; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Administration for Children and Families seeks a Supervisory Youth Services Program Specialist in Washington, DC. The role leads policy development and interpretation for complex human services programs, works with broad regulations and funding, and directs staff to meet program priorities.

The position emphasizes program compliance, negotiations with grantees, and strategic recommendations to address nationwide program needs. Telework eligibility is noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Federal Transition hiring path.
• Foreign education credentials evaluated for equivalence if applicable.
• Ability to interpret broad policy objectives, laws, and funding rules for human services.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert program leadership in policy development and interpretation for complex programs.
• Interpret and analyze policy objectives, legislation, regulations, and funding mechanisms.
• Lead program compliance, guideline implementation, and negotiations with grantees.
• Plan and direct staff work, set day-to-day program priorities.
• Direct, oversee, and coordinate subordinate staff and provide oversight.
• Provide leadership and direction for a complex national program area.
• Develop strategic recommendations and resolve complex program issues.

Job description

Administration for Children and Families seeks a Supervisory Youth Services Program Specialist in Washington, DC. The role leads policy development and interpretation for complex human services programs, works with broad regulations and funding, and directs staff to meet program priorities.

The position emphasizes program compliance, negotiations with grantees, and strategic recommendations to address nationwide program needs. Telework eligibility is noted in the posting.