Head Start Systems Specialist Region VI-REMOTE

ICF seeks a Systems Specialist for the Region VI Head Start Training and Technical Assistance network. Systems Specialists are uniquely positioned to be a conduit between multiple systems on a state, regional and national level which creates the ability to leverage data, create collaborative partnerships, and expand opportunities that enhance quality for all birth-to-five early care and education settings. Systems Specialists identify and promote cross-system coordination between state and regional partners and provide subject matter expertise, resources, and consultation to Regional Office and TTA staff to improve coordination efforts across early childhood systems.  

This position is home-based in one of the Region VI states (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico), travel will be required to fulfill the requirements of the position in any of the regional states, Washington DC and other locations as required.

Basic Qualifications

The Systems Specialist shall have:

• A minimum of a BA or a BS from an accredited university or college in management, communication, education leadership or administration, early childhood education, child development or related field.
• If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago, the resume should specifically detail courses, conferences, seminars attended or relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience with at least 3+ years’ experience with the provision of technical assistance and consultation to Head Start and/or state and federal early childhood development, education or human services systems.
• 1+ year of experience facilitating successful collaborations within state and federal early childhood development, education or human services systems. 
• 1+ year of experience providing technical assistance that includes working with management teams and program staff. 
• 1+ year of experience analyzing data and helping programs make data driven decisions. 
• 1+ year of experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to range of audiences. 
• 1+ year of experience communicating, both orally and in writing to various audiences. 

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Master’s Degree in early childhood education, child development or related degree.
• Knowledge of Head Start performance standards and all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Experience at state and/or national level with policies, early care and education regulations, and systems, particularly the implementation of the Child Care and Development Fund and/or other state early learning programs.
• Experience with content knowledge related to child care licensing, subsidy administration, Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS), child assessment, State prekindergarten, and other early childhood programs and initiatives.

Professional Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) …