Tribal Technical Assistance Specialist- REMOTE

ICF’s Early Education Services Line of Business seeks a Tribal Technical Assistance Specialist to develop and deliver high quality training and technical assistance (TTA) that improves the capacity of Tribal early childhood programs as part of the Tribal Child Care Capacity Building Center (TCBC) team. The Tribal Technical Assistance Specialist will develop and deliver training and technical assistance to Tribal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) grantees that reflect the diversity of languages and traditions that exist in American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. The programs are geographically diverse and provide comprehensive services to children and families that are culturally responsive and respectful of Tribal sovereignty. This role will provide ongoing, prompt, and accurate programmatic assistance to federal staff and CCDF grantees with high-quality services and products that exceed expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a background and experience in Child Development or Early Childhood Education grant funded programs with knowledge of CCDF regulations and program implementation. The Tribal Technical Assistance Specialist will provide national expertise on CCDF topics to develop and deliver technical assistance resources and opportunities related to CCDF subject matter (including construction and major renovation, fiscal management, internal controls, program integrity and accountability, and fiscal reporting). The role will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of training and technical assistance resources to support CCDF administration, capacity building, and the full implementation of CCDF requirements using research-based practices that reflect the diversity of languages and traditions that exist in Tribal Cultures.

The position is full-time and home based with up to 30% travel required to provide technical assistance to assigned Tribes and to attend related conferences and meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a menu of TA offerings that are available related to subject matter expertise including fiscal management systems, program integrity and accountability, and fiscal reporting. 
• Support the client’s designated priorities and special projects, including development of TTA materials (e.g. issue briefs, handouts, brochures, presentation kits, and webinars).
• Work with team members to develop and execute targeted and universal training events (national and cross-regional face-to-face trainings and webinars, peer learning groups and communities of practice).
• Maintain close communication with the Tribal Center team to ensure targeted and universal training events are planned and offered effectively and meet the needs of participants.
• Work in coordination with the Tribal Center team, and other project staff to design, develop, and deliver TTA activities.
• Work with the Tribal Center team to …