Head Start Program Support Specialist

BCT Partners

Program Support Specialist managing grants for Head Start programs at BCT Partners. Responsible for compliance, analysis, and supporting grant recipients in improving operations and outcomes.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Montana, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide necessary support to the managing of Head Start and Early Head Start grant programs
Accurate and timely analysis and review of funding applications according to established Regional Office timeframes and procedures
Review and analysis of recipient program performance reports, Incident reports and complaints, information, and indicators
Provision of accurate and timely regulatory and policy guidance to Head Start recipients
Coordinate and incorporate Regional Management (RPM & SPS), TTA (Training & Technical Assistance), and Grants Specialist staff on all recipient case work
Conduct monthly calls with recipients and Regional Grants Specialists covering Checkpoint Data, Self-Assessment, Enrollment, Staff Salaries and Retention, Community Assessments, Continuous Improvements, Transitions and other recipient specific topics
Participate in all required Regional meetings and conferences
Conduct annual site visits to recipients as part of the five-year monitoring cycle for grant oversight according to Regional Office protocols

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, human services, public administration, or related field, from an accredited university or college
At least 2 years of progressive professional experience directly related to early childhood programs, with a preference for Head Start/Early Head Start programs
Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of web-based and off-the-shelf data management software packages
Demonstrated ability to aggregate, analyze, and present data gathered from multiple sources
Expertise in federal monitoring of early childhood programs
Knowledge of the federal grant guidelines and the Federal Grant Life Cycle is desired
Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills
Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to learn and operate web-based systems, such as those used by the Office of Head Start is also required

Benefits

Comp & perks

partially subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage
fully vested 401k plan with company match
company paid life and disability insurance plans
paid family leave
generous paid time off policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisprogram performance reviewregulatory guidancegrant oversightfederal monitoringdata aggregationdata presentationproject coordinationweb-based systemsMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

organizational skillsadministrative skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership skills