Project Specialist – AI/AN Victim Services Programs

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

📋 Description

• Provide capacity building and compliance support to victim services programs for Alaska Natives.

• Ensure adherence to DOJ/OJP award conditions, which include confidentiality policies, program narratives, time-task plans, and other award stipulations.

• Create tailored assistance plans, share expertise in relevant subjects, and document outcomes.

• Assist in the development of victim services policies, procedures, community needs assessments, strategic plans, and sustainability strategies.

• Aid recipients in addressing OJP monitoring challenges and executing corrective measures.

• Assess grantee needs and monitor the progress of tailored assistance initiatives.

• Design culturally relevant training sessions, curricula, and resources aimed at Alaska Native audiences.

• Organize webinars, peer learning exchanges, and communities of practice.

• Perform evaluations of resources, infrastructure, and community capabilities.

• Identify and disseminate culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices and resources.

• Collaborate with assistance providers, partners in Alaska, government clients, subject matter experts, and project collaborators.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in any discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience supporting American Indian and Alaska Native communities in victim services.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience providing capacity building and/or compliance support to Alaska Native communities.

• Must reside in Alaska.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory as per federal government contract requirements.

• Public Trust security clearance is required before the start date, subject to a government security investigation.

• Willingness to travel, including to remote communities in Alaska, if necessary.

• Experience assisting Alaska Tribal grant recipients with compliance related to DOJ/OJP award conditions.

• Familiarity with community needs assessments, strategic planning, or program development.

• Capability to advise senior management and government clients on challenges faced by Alaska Native communities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with assistance providers, partners in Alaska, government clients, subject matter experts, and project partners.

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in engaging audiences and communicating effectively in virtual settings.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Professionalism, sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, e-learning platforms, webinars, and other digital tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Remote work opportunity within Alaska.

• Chance to collaborate with ICF employees and project partners.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs.