CDD Process/Policy Administrator - Limited Service

About the role

The Child Development Division (CDD) within the Department for Children and Families is seeking a Policy and Planning Administrator to lead the immediate implementation and reporting of a major federal grant, and to support project management within the division. This is a limited-service position funded through March 30, 2028, with possible extension pending funding availability.

The immediate priority is managing the closeout of the 2026 Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five (PDG B-5), a comprehensive systems-building project focused on increasing child care capacity, modernizing early childhood data systems, and strengthening pathways connecting families to services such as developmental screening, referrals, and financial support. The grant cycle runs January–December 2026, with federal reporting coordination needed through March 2027. Vermont is also applying for a 2027 PDG B-5 Grant, which this position would manage if awarded. The PDG B-5 SMART grant focuses on building, improving, and implementing effective data systems and technology coordination across Vermont's early childhood partners, with an anticipated cycle of January 2027–March 2028. This position will also manage additional early childhood projects and federal grants within CDD as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage closeout and federal reporting for the 2026 PDG B-5 grant
• Manage the 2027 PDG B-5 grant if awarded, including the SMART grant component focused on data systems and technology coordination
• Manage additional early childhood projects and federal grants within CDD as required
• Coordinate efforts of subject-matter experts, external partners, and stakeholder groups to strengthen Vermont's early childhood systems
• Track and manage program budgets
• Perform duties under the general direction of CDD's Director of Policy and Planning

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) or more years of professional experience with State or human service programs
• OR Associate's degree and six (6) or more years of professional experience with State or human service programs
• OR High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) or more years of professional experience with State or human service programs

Desired qualifications

• Grant management experience
• Grant reporting experience, with preference for federal grant reporting
• Project management experience
• Change management experience
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including working with partners across diverse institutions
• Experience managing and tracking program budgets

Position details

Limited-service, non-tenured position authorized through March 30, 2028 (may be extended pending funding). Hybrid office-based/remote position based at the Waterbury State Office Complex. Open to all State employees and external applicants (Job Requisition #55909). Candidates must pass applicable background investigations per AHS Policy 4.02. Duties performed in a standard office setting.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays per year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two retirement options: a State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program