Head Start Disaster Recovery Specialist
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Full-TimeMiddle
Salary67355 - 114503 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- Data Analysis
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, disaster recovery efforts, or high priority national projects
- 2+ years of experience in public relations, intergovernmental collaboration, or cross agency initiatives
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR check
- Deep knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and program operations
- Familiarity with Smartsheet or other real-time data systems
- Experience providing training or technical assistance in early childhood, governance, performance management, or fiscal oversight
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with program data, quantitative analysis, and reporting
- Proven ability to develop presentations, strategic content, and briefing materials for senior leaders
- Ability to work collaboratively with federal agencies, state systems, T/TA partners, and diverse partners in the early childhood field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance across all major Head Start content areas, including Education, Health and nutrition, Mental health, Dental, Social services, Family and community engagement, Early childhood and comprehensive services.
- Utilize OHS systems such as GrantSolutions and the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) for tracking, documentation, and analysis.
- Support the development of custom solutions and specialized workplans tailored to OHS needs and timelines.
- Provide senior-level expertise in disaster recovery and hurricane-related assistance for programs nationwide.
- Manage and interpret real-time data related to disaster recovery grants through Smartsheet or similar systems.
- Guide recipients on rebuilding and renovation applications related to natural disaster impacts.
- Conduct research and gather resources related to earthquake safety, construction, and structural integrity assessments.
- Aggregate, analyze, and interpret data from government systems to identify trends affecting Head Start grantees.
- 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 on issues involving state systems.
- Assist with development of materials and documentation to support policy, strategy, and program implementation.
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