Child Care Regional Program Specialist

Job Family: Grants Management Analysis Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do Manage submission, review, and approval of child‑care fund applications for states, territories, and tribes, and handle correspondence to assess grantee performance and compliance with federal regulations as a regional liaison for designated cycles. Prepare guidance, technical assistance resources, and training materials to support program operations and oversight of grantee implementation and administration activities. Train staff and grantees; provide briefings and facilitate meetings and webinars for staff, leadership, grantees, and other stakeholders. Collect, analyze, and manage data using databases and spreadsheets to monitor program operations and grantee implementation status. Prepare and update monitoring reports, track program activities, issues, and accomplishments. Develop recommendations for improvements in program operations identified through data analysis. Prepare descriptive background and analytical reports, memoranda, and other written material on significant legislative and operational issues for senior management and other audiences. Coordinate, carry out, and monitor special projects and initiatives focused on grantees in the Office of Child Care, including planning, resource allocation, and timeline development. Work closely with officials at the grantee and national levels, monitor progress, and keep key personnel informed of status and outcomes. Coordinate with federal and contract staff to manage and oversee program operations activities and provide regular reports and updates to regional program stakeholders. What You Will Need Bachelor's degree. Minimum of SIX (6) years of experience in a policy or oversight position related to child‑care funding for states, territories, and tribes. Experience presenting information to diverse audiences. Strong analytical skills. Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to analyze, summarize, and compile data and information. Attention to detail and the ability to perform detail‑oriented work. Collaborative teamwork skills, working with staff from diverse backgrounds and skill sets to improve processes or systems. Strong oral and written communication techniques for responding to internal and external requests. Strong prioritization and time‑management skills to balance ongoing responsibilities with urgent requests. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. What Would Be Nice To Have Knowledge of child‑care laws, regulations, and policies. Experience developing and analyzing child‑care policy for the federal government, a state government, a national organization, or a similar entity. Salary Annual salary range: $68,000.00-$113,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Benefits Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Group Term Life and Travel Assistance Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Care.com annual membership Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID theft protection, etc.) Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus EEO Statement Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. #J-18808-Ljbffr