Grants & Compliance Analyst, Head Start

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Evaluate grant applications, budget alterations, supplemental applications, waiver requests, and post-award obligations.

• Ensure that grant-related analyses and documentation are accurately maintained in federal data management systems like HSES and GrantSolutions.

• Implement grant awards and associated administrative actions in collaboration with federal personnel.

• Detect performance or compliance issues and assist in formulating risk mitigation strategies.

• Offer precise guidance and customer service to aid grant recipients in adhering to Head Start Program Performance Standards and grant stipulations.

• Assist grant recipients in crafting and executing focused improvement strategies.

• Oversee grant recipients' progress in enhancing performance, compliance, and accountability of their funded programs.

• Compile, analyze, and present data collected from various sources.

• Generate high-quality written materials such as memoranda, presentations, and correspondence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human services, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Two years of relevant progressive professional experience in early childhood programs.

• Familiarity with federal information systems, including HSES, AMS, and GrantSolutions.

• Proficiency in English (both oral and written).

• Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI) and Smartsheet.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Professional development.