Head Start Grantee Specialist (GS) Manager Region VI - REMOTE

ICF seeks a Grantee Specialist (GS) Manager for the Region VI Head Start Training and Technical Assistance network. The GS Manager will supervise a team of home-based Grantee Specialists (GS) and implement a comprehensive system of quality assurance that promotes the provision of effective training and technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients and ensures timely and accurate contract deliverables. As part of this system, the GS Manager will support the development of professional development plans for GS Specialists and support the expansion of their expertise through observation, reflective supervision, professional development, and coaching.  The Grantee Specialist Manager position is supervised by the Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator (TTAC). At the direction of the TTAC, the GS Manager will work closely with the Regional Office on short, intermediate, and long-term planning in accordance with OHS Central and Regional Office priorities and participate in national and regional meetings with the ACF OHS Regional Program Manager (RPM) the ACF OHS Contracting Officer Representative (COR), ACF program and grants staff, and state level early childhood systems partners.

This position is home-based in one of the Region VI states (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico), travel will be required to fulfill the requirements of the position in any of the regional states, Washington DC and other locations as required.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of a BA or BS Degree from an accredited university or college.
• If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago, the resume should specifically detail courses, conferences, seminars attended or relevant work experience.
• 7+ years’ experience that includes at least three years with the provision of technical assistance to HS/EHS programs related to management and fiscal systems.
• 3+ years of progressive supervision/management and staff development with experience managing remote-located staff preferred.
• 1+ year experience developing, implementing, and managing quality assurance systems.
• 1+ year experience working with a management team for planning, and project leadership.
• 1+ year experience analyzing, aggregating, and presenting data gathered from multiple sources.
• 1+ year experience communicating, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.
• 1+ year experience providing professional development.
• 1+ year experience coaching staff.
• Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check. (REQUIRED)

Key Responsibilities

The Grantee Specialist Manager shall provide the following in-person or virtually as determined by the TTAC, COR and regional office leadership.

• Actively engage with the TTA management team to plan and implement management systems and structures and quality assurance strategies. 
• Implement a comprehensive system of quality assurance for TTA to grant recipients and contract deliverables related to the work of Grantee Specialists.
• Provide effective and timely ongoing oversight and coaching to Grantee Specialists.
• Develop and implement professional development for Grantee Specialists to increase their capability to deliver TA that increases program capacity, supports grant recipients in developing strong management systems, and strengthens grantee corrective action efforts.
• Promote ongoing communication and relationships through listening, offering encouragement, and professional support.
• Communicate with Regional Office staff to ensure coordinated support, messaging, and prioritization of technical assistance to grant recipients with monitoring findings, management systems concern, under-enrollment, and other risk factors identified by the Regional Office.
• Conduct at least two observations of the Grantee Specialists in each performance period to assess quality of TTA provided and determine professional development needs.
• Implement TTA data aggregation, analysis, and reporting processes that inform and improve the quality and responsiveness of Grantee Specialist TTA services and improve coordination with state, regional and national priorities.
• Participate in national and regional briefings as well as other regional office meetings as requested by OHS.
• Provide direct TTA to grant recipients, as requested by the Regional Office.
• Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: