Library Programs Subject Matter Expert

Benefits: Health insurance BVA Bear’s IT Solutions is seeking

Library Programs Subject Matter Expert

located within

PA

to support onsite work as needed.

Remote work

may or may not be authorized , depending on client requirements.

Work hours are expected to be scheduled between

6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time , Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays, with

core hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET .

The Library Programs Subject Matter Expert provides specialized IMLS Grants to State Library Administrative Agency, and statewide library-program expertise. This role ensures grounding in library needs and aligned with applicable IMLS guidance, focal areas, intents, monitoring, evaluation, public availability, participation, certifications, and assurance requirements.

Duties Include:

Interpret and apply the IMLS Five-Year State Plan Guidelines and applicable Grants to States requirements. Advise on library audiences, services, programs, assets, barriers, partners, and statewide context. Develop or validate the State Library Administrative Agency mission, needs-assessment logic, goals, objectives, indicators, representative projects, expected benefits, and timing. Map each goal to applicable focal areas and each representative project to an appropriate IMLS intent. Address coordination with education, early childhood, workforce, adult education/literacy, and other related programs. Develop evaluation, iterative learning, monitoring, public availability, library/user participation, certifications, and assurances content. Incorporate applicable findings from the evaluation into the new plan. Participate in stakeholder sessions, presentations, draft reviews, and comment disposition. Conduct final technical compliance review of the plan and crosswalk. Required Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in library/information science, public administration, education, nonprofit management, or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience with LSTA, IMLS Grants to States, SLAA functions, statewide libraries, or comparable library programs. Knowledge of needs assessment, grant compliance, program planning, performance measures, monitoring, evaluation, and stakeholder participation. Ability to interpret federal guidance and convert it into usable planning content. Preferred Qualifications: .

Master of Library and Information Science or related graduate degree. Direct experience preparing, implementing, evaluating, or reviewing an LSTA Plan. Experience with focal areas, intents, State Program Reports, subrecipient monitoring, certifications, and assurances. U.S. Citizenship Requirement: This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity : BVA Bears IT Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Flexible work from home options available.

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