Victim Services Project Specialist II

Savan Group; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Savan Group is seeking experienced Project Specialists II to provide advanced technical assistance, specialized compliance support, and strategic capacity-building services to Tribal victim service programs across the nation.

This position requires extensive experience working within AI/AN communities and the victim services field, along with the ability to independently lead high-impact technical assistance engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in AI/AN communities.
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the victim services field.
• Extensive experience providing technical assistance, consultation, training, or program development support.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex compliance assistance and capacity-building engagements.
• Develop strategic recommendations addressing organizational, operational, and programmatic challenges.
• Facilitate advanced technical assistance related to victim services and federal grant compliance.
• Design and deliver webinars, workshops, peer exchanges, and specialized training programs.
• Develop tools, templates, fact sheets, policies, procedures, and resource materials.
• Support Tribal organizations in strategic planning, sustainability planning, and program development.
• Provide guidance on trauma-informed, victim-centered, and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert during consultations and technical assistance engagements.
• Evaluate program challenges and recommend innovative approaches to improve outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior staff and Project Specialists.
• Lead development of technical reports, case studies, and lessons learned documentation.
• Support program evaluation, outcome measurement, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, conferences, and site visits.
• Assist with annual work planning and strategic initiative development.

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. Project Specialists II will address complex organizational and programmatic challenges, guide implementation of best practices, and serve as senior subject matter experts supporting Tribal communities and victim service providers nationwide.

This position requires extensive experience working within AI/AN communities and the victim services field, along with the ability to independently lead high-impact technical assistance engagements. Project Specialists II will play a key role in developing innovative resources, training opportunities, and specialized assistance strategies that strengthen services for crime victims across Tribal communities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead complex compliance assistance and capacity-building engagements.
• Develop strategic recommendations addressing organizational, operational, and programmatic challenges.
• Facilitate advanced technical assistance related to victim services and federal grant compliance.
• Design and deliver webinars, workshops, peer exchanges, and specialized training programs.
• Develop tools, templates, fact sheets, policies, procedures, and resource materials.
• Support Tribal organizations in strategic planning, sustainability planning, and program development.
• Provide guidance on trauma-informed, victim-centered, and culturally responsive service delivery.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert during consultations and technical assistance engagements.
• Evaluate program challenges and recommend innovative approaches to improve outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior staff and Project Specialists.
• Lead development of technical reports, case studies, and lessons learned documentation.
• Support program evaluation, outcome measurement, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, conferences, and site visits.
• Assist with annual work planning and strategic initiative development.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience working in AI/AN communities.
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the victim services field.
• Demonstrated expertise supporting victim service organizations, Tribal programs, or capacity-building initiatives.
• Extensive experience providing technical assistance, consultation, training, or program development support.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to independently lead complex projects and engagements.
• Ability to travel to Tribal and Alaska Native communities as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government background investigation or clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Tribal victim advocacy programs, Tribal justice initiatives, child advocacy centers, domestic violence shelters, sexual assault response programs, MMIP initiatives, elder justice programs, or human trafficking services.
• Experience supporting national technical assistance centers or federally funded training initiatives.
• Experience with OVC, OVW, BJA, HHS, SAMHSA, CDC, or similar federal programs.
• Experience developing training curricula and educational resources.
• Experience conducting organizational assessments and strategic planning activities.
• Knowledge of grant management, federal compliance, and program evaluation methodologies.

Work Location and Schedule:

Remote/Hybrid, Washington, DC or Alaska

Periodic travel to Tribal and Alaska Native communities, conferences, trainings, site visits, and client locations may be required.

Compensation:

Savan believes in offering fair and competitive compensation to all employees. Our salary structures are based on industry standards, market conditions, and the specific demands of each role. Salary determination for potential new employees is influenced by a combination of factors, including years of experience, educational qualifications, specialized skills and expertise relevant to the job, complexity, and scope of the role's responsibilities, internal salary structures, as well as the geographic location of the job. Salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

EEO, including disability and veterans.

Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to [e-mail]. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.savangroup.com.