Senior Project Specialist – AI/AN Victim Services Programs

ICF

Senior Project Specialist leading assistance engagements with AI/AN communities for victim services programs at ICF. Providing capacity building and compliance assistance to strengthen services for crime victims.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $67,063 - $114,008 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capacity building and compliance assistance for AI/AN victim services programs, with a strong focus on developing culturally responsive practices and strategic planning. Proven ability to foster collaborative partnerships and enhance victim services through training and technical assistance.

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Capacity BuildingVictim Services ExperienceFederal Grants ComplianceCulturally Responsive PracticesStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Program ComplianceClient Confidentiality PoliciesTime-Task PlansCommunity Needs AssessmentsCustomized Assistance PlansCurriculum DevelopmentTraining FacilitationOutcome ReportingMonitoring Issue ResolutionCorrective Action Implementation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCultural CompetenceProblem SolvingAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AI/AN CommunitiesVictim Services ProgramsTribal CommunitiesTraining and Technical AssistanceSustainability Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive capacity building and compliance assistance to AI/AN victim services programs to ensure compliance with award conditions, including client confidentiality policies, program narratives, time‑task plans, and addressing award conditions
Plan and execute assistance activities including developing and advancing customized assistance plans, sharing subject matter expertise, and reporting on outcomes
Assist programs in developing or enhancing victim services policies and procedures, conducting community needs assessments, and developing strategic and sustainability plans
Support recipients in resolving OJP monitoring issues and implementing corrective actions
Evaluate individual grantee needs and partner with grantees to implement and track progress of customized assistance plans
Develop and foster truly collaborative partnerships with tribal communities as well as a broad range of training and technical assistance providers
Support grantees as they enhance and strengthen their crime victim services
Develop trainings, curriculum, and resources appropriate for AI/AN audiences and their identified needs
Facilitate trainings including webinars, peer learning exchanges and communities of practice
Support grantees in the creation of key activities to advance their programs and services
Assist with strategic planning
Conduct reviews of resources, infrastructure, and capacity within the tribal communities
Identify and share culturally responsive, trauma informed practices, resources, and approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree
Minimum 5 years working with AI/AN communities
Minimum 5 years of experience in victim services
Minimum 2 years prior experience supporting federal grants programs and support to AI/AN grant recipients to ensure compliance with award conditions, including client confidentiality policies, program narratives, time‑task plans, and other award documentation
Willingness to travel if required
U.S. citizenship is required by federal government contract
This position requires a Public Trust security clearance. Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation to obtain clearance prior to the start date

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities