Grants & Compliance Analyst– Head Start

JBS International • North Bethesda, MD

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Grants & Compliance Analyst provides grants management support and professional customer service for Head Start, Early Head Start, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grant recipients. The role supports continuous improvement in recipients’ operations and processes in alignment with Office of Head Start policy, practice, and program requirements. The analyst provides responsive and efficient customer service to streamline grant management and support recipients’ program operations.

This is a remote position with travel of up to 25 percent. Staff should be able to travel to locations within a 75-mile radius of their residence. The position requires the ability to pass background investigations as needed for access to federal facilities and systems. It is primarily performed in a typical office environment, with computer-screen exposure and moderate noise levels. The role includes physical requirements such as extended computer use, communicating with stakeholders, periodically standing, walking, reaching, and bending, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds for short distances.

The position description notes that duties may include other related work assigned by a supervisor. The position is subject to funding availability and restrictions in the contracts funding the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in early childhood education, human services, public administration, or a related field.
• Two years of progressive professional experience related to early childhood programs.
• Experience using federal information systems, including HSES, AMS, and GrantSolutions.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with a larger team.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, with attention to detail and the target audience.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• English fluency, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Power BI, and with Smartsheet.
• Ability to pass background investigations required for access to federal facilities and systems.
• Ability to travel up to 25 percent and to locations within a 75-mile radius of residence.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a computer keyboard and mouse; see and read computer screens and printed materials; use hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform precision tasks; communicate verbally and in writing; frequently stand, walk, reach, and bend; lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances; and use hearing and speaking skills to perceive and interact with the environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in federal monitoring of early childhood programs.
• Experience in fiscal management of early childhood programs.
• Experience with facilities and/or early childhood learning environments, child health and safety, Head Start program options, the Full Enrollment Initiative (FEI), and changes in scope (CiS).
• Experience or training in federal interest, fiscal reporting, in-kind contributions, cost allocation, budgeting, and/or internal controls for Head Start programs.
• Experience designing, purchasing, constructing, renovating, and/or maintaining facilities that operate Head Start programs.
• Experience addressing sensitive subject matter such as child abuse and neglect.
• Experience in budget analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review grant applications, budget modifications, supplemental applications (including change-in-scope and facilities requests), waiver requests, and post-award requirements for accuracy and alignment with federal policies and requirements.
• Accurately record grant-related analysis and documentation in federal data management systems, including HSES and GrantSolutions.
• Execute grant awards and related administrative actions in coordination with federal staff.
• Identify performance or compliance concerns and support development of risk mitigation strategies to inform customer support service delivery.
• Provide accurate guidance and customer service to support grant recipients’ compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and grant requirements.
• Support grant recipients in developing and implementing targeted improvement strategies.
• Monitor grant recipients’ progress in improving program performance, progress, compliance, and accountability.
• Apply a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach, evolving oversight mechanisms to support grant recipients and promote positive outcomes for children and families.
• Aggregate, analyze, and present data gathered from multiple sources.
• Produce high-quality written products, such as memoranda, presentations, and correspondence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level