BCT Partners - Lead Head Start Program Specialist
$70k - $90kFull-time
BCT Partners, LLC
About BCT
We harness the power of expertise and innovation to solve complex social problems, transform lives, and create lasting change. BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, innovative solutions and program management. We believe complex issues are best solved through collaboration. As a result, we employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines domain expertise, research, evaluation, technology, organizational development, and a passion for change. To learn more about how we live our values of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and our mission, go to our website and follow us on social media. About the Role
The Lead Program Specialist supports the delivery of professional, technical, and administrative services for Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients in partnership with the Regional Office of Head Start (RO). Serving in both a programmatic and supervisory capacity, this role oversees BCT Partners staff assigned to the team while also directly supporting core program specialist functions. Working closely with Regional Office staff, the Lead Program Specialist supports the full grant lifecycle, including application review, award processing, and ongoing monitoring. The role involves analyzing grant applications, budgets, and performance data to ensure compliance with federal requirements, supporting funding decisions, and working directly with grant recipients to address issues, clarify expectations, and strengthen program outcomes. The position contributes to program quality and accountability through oversight activities, site visits, and risk identification, helping programs improve performance and achieve long-term impact. In addition, the Lead Program Specialist coordinates regional activities, ensures effective team performance, and serves as BCT’s primary liaison to the Regional Office, including direct engagement with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Although supervising a hybrid team, the Lead Program Specialist is required to work onsite at the Regional Office to ensure effective coordination and client support. The role collaborates regularly with Regional Office leadership, internal BCT teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful execution of program objectives.
Please refer to the “Our Client & This Project” section at the bottom of this job posting to learn more.
How You Contribute to the Team:
As a Leader:
As no individual candidate meets every qualification, we encourage candidates who meet most of these requirements to apply! Education Requirements
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) dedicated to fostering health and well-being by providing federal leadership, partnership, and resources for the compassionate and effective delivery of human services. ACF serves families, children, youth, individuals, and communities through funding, policy direction, training, technical assistance, and information services. The Office of Head Start (OHS), part of ACF, promotes school readiness of young children from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. OHS provides operating grants to local public and private organizations to deliver comprehensive child development services to low-income children (ages birth to five years) and their families. Those working on this project will provide customer service, grants management assistance, and data management services in direct support of the ACF and OHS missions. They shall deliver responsive and efficient customer service to grant recipients to and in support of federal staff, streamline and support grants management processes, and provide effective and accurate data management services. This effort will enhance program operations, support evidence-based decision-making, and advance OHS objectives to promote child and family well-being and improve school readiness for children from low-income families. BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT JOB POSTINGS using BCT Partners' name & logo. Legitimate BCT communication will only come from bctpartners.com or recruiting+@applytojob.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. BCT Partners will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. All open BCT jobs are easily accessible via our website Careers page, which includes a link to our open jobs list and job application system. If in doubt about any position or potential offer, please follow up with our team: View email address on us.fitly.work. If you receive suspicious emails from someone posing as BCT Partners that ask for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at View email address on us.fitly.work. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. BCT PARTNERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ALL PERSONS. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. BCT will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. BCT Partners does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at View email address on us.fitly.work.
We harness the power of expertise and innovation to solve complex social problems, transform lives, and create lasting change. BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, innovative solutions and program management. We believe complex issues are best solved through collaboration. As a result, we employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines domain expertise, research, evaluation, technology, organizational development, and a passion for change. To learn more about how we live our values of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and our mission, go to our website and follow us on social media. About the Role
The Lead Program Specialist supports the delivery of professional, technical, and administrative services for Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients in partnership with the Regional Office of Head Start (RO). Serving in both a programmatic and supervisory capacity, this role oversees BCT Partners staff assigned to the team while also directly supporting core program specialist functions. Working closely with Regional Office staff, the Lead Program Specialist supports the full grant lifecycle, including application review, award processing, and ongoing monitoring. The role involves analyzing grant applications, budgets, and performance data to ensure compliance with federal requirements, supporting funding decisions, and working directly with grant recipients to address issues, clarify expectations, and strengthen program outcomes. The position contributes to program quality and accountability through oversight activities, site visits, and risk identification, helping programs improve performance and achieve long-term impact. In addition, the Lead Program Specialist coordinates regional activities, ensures effective team performance, and serves as BCT’s primary liaison to the Regional Office, including direct engagement with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Although supervising a hybrid team, the Lead Program Specialist is required to work onsite at the Regional Office to ensure effective coordination and client support. The role collaborates regularly with Regional Office leadership, internal BCT teams, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful execution of program objectives.
Please refer to the “Our Client & This Project” section at the bottom of this job posting to learn more.
How You Contribute to the Team:
As a Leader:
- Supervise, coach, and provide direction to BCT Partners staff, including both onsite and remote team members.
- Serve as project lead for Regional Office activities, tracking timelines, resources, deliverables, and outcomes to ensure successful execution.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the support contract and serve as BCT Partner’s main interface with the client, including direct engagement with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
- Assume responsibility for the execution of project deliverables and achievement of expected results.
- Establish and maintain systems, workflows, and procedures to support efficient and compliant operations.
- Prepare accurate and timely Monthly Status Reports and provide Task Summary Reports as required by the client.
- Coordinate closely with Regional Office staff, BCT leadership, and external partners to ensure alignment and effective program delivery.
- Perform responsibilities onsite at the Regional Office to support coordination, communication, and client engagement.
- Perform Program Specialist functions as assigned by the Regional Office, supporting the full grant lifecycle, including application review, award processing, and ongoing monitoring.
- Analyze grant applications, budgets, and program performance data to support funding recommendations and ensure compliance with federal requirements.
- Manage grants administration activities, including annual continuation awards, amendment actions, and the review and awarding of supplemental applications.
- Participate in monthly calls, internal meetings, and risk assessment discussions to support program oversight and decision-making.
- Conduct and support onsite monitoring visits, follow-ups, and desk reviews in alignment with Aligned Monitoring and RAN processes.
- Maintain complete and accurate official electronic grant files for new and continuing awards.
- Utilize systems such as GrantSolutions to manage, track, and document grant activities.
- Review programmatic status reports and monitoring findings; collaborate with Program, DataEdu and Grants Specialists to assist recipients in resolving issues, non-compliances, and deficiencies.
- Identify potential risks and compliance concerns and provide clear guidance to support program improvement and accountability.
As no individual candidate meets every qualification, we encourage candidates who meet most of these requirements to apply! Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human services, public administration, business administration, management, or a related field from an accredited college or university required.
- Master’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
- At least 5 years of progressive professional experience directly related to early childhood programs, with a strong preference for Head Start/Early Head Start experience.
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience, including leading, mentoring, or coordinating staff in a hybrid-working team environment.
- Experience with federal discretionary grants management, including program oversight, funding processes, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
- Experience managing projects or programs involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and complex deliverables.
- Experience developing, implementing, and improving systems, processes, and workflows to support program operations.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading monitoring, oversight, or quality assurance activities for grant-funded programs.
- Experience in non-profit or for-profit program operations and/or financial management is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), child development principles, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze grant applications, budgets, and program performance data to support decision-making and ensure compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Teams, OneNote, and SharePoint; familiarity with Smartsheet and SmartFlow or similar tools is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to use data management systems and software tools to collect, aggregate, analyze, and report on data from multiple sources.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, direct and indirect reports and stakeholders in both onsite and remote environments.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, when speaking and writing.
- Proven ability to develop high-quality written materials, including memoranda, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with federal staff, clients, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to present data, findings, and recommendations in a clear, concise, and actionable manner to diverse audiences.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) dedicated to fostering health and well-being by providing federal leadership, partnership, and resources for the compassionate and effective delivery of human services. ACF serves families, children, youth, individuals, and communities through funding, policy direction, training, technical assistance, and information services. The Office of Head Start (OHS), part of ACF, promotes school readiness of young children from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. OHS provides operating grants to local public and private organizations to deliver comprehensive child development services to low-income children (ages birth to five years) and their families. Those working on this project will provide customer service, grants management assistance, and data management services in direct support of the ACF and OHS missions. They shall deliver responsive and efficient customer service to grant recipients to and in support of federal staff, streamline and support grants management processes, and provide effective and accurate data management services. This effort will enhance program operations, support evidence-based decision-making, and advance OHS objectives to promote child and family well-being and improve school readiness for children from low-income families. BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT JOB POSTINGS using BCT Partners' name & logo. Legitimate BCT communication will only come from bctpartners.com or recruiting+@applytojob.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. BCT Partners will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. All open BCT jobs are easily accessible via our website Careers page, which includes a link to our open jobs list and job application system. If in doubt about any position or potential offer, please follow up with our team: View email address on us.fitly.work. If you receive suspicious emails from someone posing as BCT Partners that ask for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at View email address on us.fitly.work. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. BCT PARTNERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ALL PERSONS. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. BCT will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. BCT Partners does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at View email address on us.fitly.work.
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