Head Start Program Support Specialist (OHS West Region) - Remote (Early Childhood Grants)

Location: Remote within the United States; California Remote Office (CA99). Ability to travel up to 25% is required.

Salary: $73,770–$125,408 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a global advisory and technology services provider helping clients address complex challenges through consulting expertise and technology.

What you will do

• Support review and documentation of Head Start and Early Head Start grant applications, supplemental funding requests, budget modifications, waivers, and post-award activities.
• Review applications for completeness, compliance with federal regulations, and alignment with Office of Head Start policies.
• Document analyses, recommendations, and communications in federal systems including HSES and GrantSolutions.
• Support grant oversight through analysis of enrollment data, performance reports, monitoring findings, corrective action plans, and recipient correspondence.
• Assist with pre-review planning, monitoring preparation, post-review documentation, and follow-up on programmatic or compliance issues.
• Collect, aggregate, and analyze data and contribute to guidance, technical assistance materials, reporting, and national program initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human services, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience supporting early childhood programs; Head Start or Early Head Start experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience using web-based data management or tracking systems.
• At least 1 year of experience in federal monitoring, fiscal management, facilities, child health and safety, enrollment initiatives, changes in scope, or related early childhood program oversight.
• US government-issued security clearance is required and will be initiated upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR check are required.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of early childhood programs and federal grants processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, verbal communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with pay determined by experience, skills, certifications, competencies, geographic location, education, and contract requirements.
• Collaborative work environment focused on sharing expertise and supporting professional goals.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available throughout the employment process.