Head Start Lead Project Analyst On-Site DC

The Lead Senior Project Analyst is an experienced Head Start subject matter expert and team leader responsible for overseeing a team ofapproximately 68 Senior Project this supervisory role the Lead Senior Project Analyst ensures high-quality responsive support across all task areas of the OHS Central Office Customer Service individual coordinatesday-to-day analyst activities ensures consistency and compliance with OHS policies and serves as a trusted advisor on complex Head Start program issues. The role demands broadproficiencyin all major Head Start domains including program operations grants management policy and regulatory compliance monitoring training and technicalassistance(T/TA) data systems and stakeholder communications and the ability to translate this knowledge into effective project execution. The Lead Senior Project Analyst plays a pivotal role inmaintainingservice quality staff performance and proactive issue resolution in a dynamic federal contracting environment.

This role will be on site in person 5 days a week in DC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor a team of Senior Project Analysts providing clear direction coaching and performance management to ensure each team member meets contract expectations and professional growth goals.
• Plan and manage analyst work assignments across multiple OHS support functions (e.g. program operations policy analysis grants oversight monitoring support data management and stakeholder communications).
• Balance workloads and prioritize tasks to meet contract deliverables and deadlines adjusting team resources in response to evolving OHS priorities or urgent requests. Ensure all major support areas are adequately covered by skilled analysts and step in to redistribute tasks orassistwith complex projects as needed.
• Oversee the development of allteamworkproducts including reports data analyses presentations standard operating procedures and correspondence to ensure they areaccurate thorough and aligned with OHS standards and federal guidelines.
• Implement and uphold the contracts quality control processes including regular content reviews editing and compliance checks.
• Leverage broad Head Startexpertiseto support high-stakes or complex assignments such as interpreting federal Head Start policies analyzing program data trends developing strategic recommendations or guiding special initiatives across programmatic administrative and technical domains.
• Provide high-level analysis and insight on cross-cutting issues ( of policy guidance with program operations or linking monitoring findings with training needs) andensure that the teams work is informed by a comprehensive understanding of Head Start/Early Head Start requirements and best practices.
• Facilitate clear and courteous communications with stakeholders ensuringa high levelof customer service in all interactions and that OHS leadership stays informed of significant developments and resolutions.
• Prepare internal status reports contribute to project management plans and help ensure that all contract tasks are executed efficiently on schedule and within scope.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or mastersdegreeina relevant fieldsuch as education public administration public policy social sciences or management.
• 5 yearsof relevant professional experience in program analysis project management or administrative support preferably in a federal contracting or public sector environment.
• 3 years in a supervisory or team lead rolewithdemonstratedability to supervise and develop professional staff including setting clear performanceobjectives providing constructive feedback and fostering a positive high-performance team environment.
• 3 yearssupporting Head Start/Early Head Start programsand must have a strong understanding of the Head Start Act and Head Start Program Performance Standards as well as familiarity with OHS monitoring funding and grants management processes and T/TA systems.
• Must be comfortable leveraging technology tomonitorteam performance and program metrics and to support virtual collaboration as needed.

• US government issued security clearancerequired(will beinitiatedupon hire)

• Valid drivers license and ability to pass an MVR check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and program operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret programmatic fiscal and operational data.
• Exceptional written communication skills particularly forfederal styleguidance tools and decision documentation.
• Experience developing technicalassistancetools templates and guidance used at scale.
• Familiarity with HSES Smartsheet or similar tracking and workflow tools.
• Experience providing training or TA to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop presentations strategic content and briefing materials for senior leaders.

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