BCT - Head Start Subject Matter Expert - Monitoring Reports & Protocols

• Design, develop, and execute technical projects in coordination with the Project Lead or Senior Project Manager.
• Apply advanced technical and management systems analysis methods to define and develop solutions for complex consultative, facilitation, survey and training challenges.
• Determine technical project objectives and select or oversee the conceptual and methodological design for project execution.
• Conduct or direct the most technical aspects of the project and monitor the execution of all project activities.
• Provide technical direction to project team members and participate in strategic planning activities.

• Assist OHS with the analysis and review of monitoring reports to ensure the completeness, accuracy, professionalism, and overall quality of the narratives prior to being submitted to OHS for final approval.
• Use a combination of onsite review notes and analysis from data collected during the review process to facilitate the development of monitoring reports. This includes making recommendations to OHS regarding substantiating or dropping potential team findings based on the available data and narratives.
• Assist with the tracking report due dates and statuses.
• Assist with the development of aggregate monitoring reports that use qualitative and qualitative data derived from ongoing monitoring reports in order to identify data trends related to improving program quality and risk minimization.
• Support the development of the OHS Annual Monitoring Report to Congress by reviewing draft narratives to ensure alignment with the results of data analysis; and providing recommendations for revisions, additions, and/or restructured presentation of the report contents.

• Provide subject matter expertise related to HS and the HS review process to help to enhance existing systems for federal review data collection, data report development, onsite data analysis, risk identification, and the dissemination of accurate and timely data reports related to monitoring activities.
• Assist the IT, data, and management analytics teams in strengthening data protocols by providing insights related to the HSPPS and OHS monitoring requirements as they apply to data, management, and reporting.
• Assist with the research and development or revision of existing monitoring protocols and tools including the OHS monitoring system, state licensing, state Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS), as well the research of other research-based valid and reliable tools such as the Early Childcare Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) and Infant Toddlers Environment Rating Scale.
• Offer expertise to support and advance various OHS special projects and priorities such as risk assessment, erroneous payments, and inter-rater reliability. 

• Collaborate with IT, data, and management analytics teams to improve and/or develop data management solutions that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the OHS federal monitoring process.
• Engage with OHS staff and other relevant partners to better understand OHS’s evolving needs, and assist in relaying that information to the IT, data, and management analytics teams.
• Actively participate in work groups, meetings, and trainings as required by OHS, traveling if/when necessary; as well as those required by BCT.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Relevant degrees or certifications in Early Childhood Education, Data Management, and/or Project Management are a plus.

• At least  10 years of professional experience; preference for direct experience with Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
• At least five years of professional experience with comprehensive report development, including the development of high-profile comprehensive reports.
• At least three years of professional experience providing subject matter expertise and/or consultation services.
• At least two years of experience as a HS monitoring reviewer and/or team leader in at least one of the HS federal review areas including: program design, management, and improvement; education and child development services; health services; family and community engagement services; fiscal infrastructure; and eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA).
• Experience in some capacity of data management systems is highly desirable.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS)
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the OHS federal monitoring protocols, including Focus Area 1 (FA1), Focus Area 2 (FA2), Risk Assessment Notification (RAN), and/or the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
• Proven understanding and knowledge of the structure, format, and characteristics of OHS federal monitoring reports.
• Proven capacity to review and interpret data from multiple sources to ensure the reasonability and validity of data results. Knowledge of data from the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES), Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), Program Information Report (PIR), and/or the Aligned Monitoring System (IT-AMS) preferred. 
• Established track record in collaborating closely with multiple partners and coordinating collaborative efforts.

• Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing to various audiences.
• Proficiency with computer, Internet, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with video meetings/conferencing (e.g., Skype, Zoom, Adobe, MS Teams).
• Ability to adapt quickly to new applications.

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