Lead Program Specialist

About the role

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Lead Program Specialist to support KPS and our government customer in Atlanta, GA. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for the award, oversight, and programmatic administration of Head Start, Early Head Start, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grants
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of grant applications, budgets, supporting documentation, and grant recipient reports to identify performance or management issues
• Lead small projects related to grant management and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence
• Coordinate organizational initiatives and support strategic planning
• Support staff development and training initiatives
• Collaborate with management on operational planning, process improvements, and strategic initiatives
• Lead organizational initiatives related to early childhood program oversight and grant management
• Prepare high-quality written correspondence, memoranda, and presentations
• Support the development and implementation of corrective action plans and quality improvement initiatives for Head Start and Early Head Start programs

Requirements

• Master’s degree in early childhood education, human services, public administration, or related field from an accredited university or college
• Candidates utilizing this substitution must possess a minimum of eight years of relevant post-baccalaureate professional experience in lieu of the Master's degree plus six years standard requirement
• At least 6 years of progressive professional experience directly related to early childhood programs, with preference for Head Start/Early Head Start programs
• Experience with federal discretionary grants management required
• Background in nonprofit or for-profit program and/or financial management
• Experience with regulatory compliance monitoring and oversight

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience
• Preferred Skills and Competencies

Skills

• Federal monitoring of early childhood programs, with preference for experience in measuring the performance, progress, compliance, and accountability of Head Start programs
• Fiscal management of early childhood programs, with preference for experience or training in federal interest, fiscal reporting, in-kind contributions, cost allocation, budgeting, and/or internal controls for Head Start programs
• Proficiency in utilizing web-based and commercial off-the-shelf data management software packages
• Ability to aggregate, analyze, and present data from multiple sources
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality written products, including memoranda, presentations, and correspondence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and web-based collaboration tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Ongoing, Full-Time, On-Site Position at the Atlanta, GA, Regional Office, with telework available upon approval.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to pass required background investigations for access to federal facilities and systems
• Willingness to complete mandatory training requirements
• Security Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.