ICF

Head Start Parent, Family and Community Engagement Specialist

ICF

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $67,355 - $114,503 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Provide expert guidance across all major Head Start content areas
  • Utilize OHS systems such as GrantSolutions and the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES)
  • Support the development of custom solutions and specialized workplans tailored to OHS needs and timelines
  • Prepare clear summaries, data briefs, and presentations for OHS leadership
  • Participate in national and regional OHS meetings as directed
  • Provide training and briefings for senior management
  • Deliver on-site, group, and virtual trainings on governance, program management, fiscal operations, and oversight
  • Support strategic planning efforts for state initiatives and early childhood services
  • Assist with development of materials and documentation to support policy, strategy, and program implementation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in early childhood education, public administration, social sciences, public policy, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience supporting Head Start/Early Head Start programs or federal early childhood initiatives.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting federal program initiatives or high priority national projects.
  • 2+ years of experience providing training or technical assistance in early childhood, governance, performance management, or fiscal oversight.
  • US government issued security clearance required (will be initiated upon hire)
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR check.
Benefits
  • Reasonable Accommodations are available
  • Equal opportunity employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
early childhood educationpublic administrationsocial sciencespublic policygovernanceprogram managementfiscal operationsoversighttrainingtechnical assistance
Soft Skills
expert guidanceclear communicationpresentation skillsstrategic planningcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilityproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeUS government issued security clearancevalid driver’s license