The Program Specialist oversees administration and support for Head Start grants, ensuring compliance, performance monitoring, and communication with recipients and federal staff.

Lead and supervise BCT staff supporting Head Start/Early Head Start grants. Oversee grant lifecycle activities—application review, award processing, monitoring, site visits, risk identification—and coordinate with the Regional Office and COR to ensure compliance, program improvement, and timely deliverables.

Support Office of Head Start grant lifecycle by reviewing applications and budgets, monitoring recipient performance, providing regulatory guidance, conducting site visits, and coordinating with regional staff. Analyze data, assist recipients with HSES, participate in competitive reviews, and help identify and mitigate compliance and program risks.