Head Start Senior Project Analyst

The Senior Project Analyst is an experienced Head Start subject matter expert and generalist who provides high-level analytical and advisory support to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Central Project Analyst works as a trusted advisor and liaison across multiple OHS divisions and program areas. The Senior Project Analyst applies broad knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program operations grants oversight policy and regulatory requirements monitoring processes training and technicalassistance(T/TA) data systems and stakeholder engagement to support OHS in meeting its mission. This role requires exceptional responsiveness attention to quality and the ability to balance evolving priorities ensuringtimelyaccuratesupport for a range of initiatives and customer service functions at OHS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance and generalist support across all major Head Start domains including program managementgrantsmanagement/oversight policy interpretation compliance monitoring T/TA coordination data analysis and external communications.
• Serve as a central resource to OHS leadership and staff on Head Start Program Performance Standards policies and program operations ensuring consistent understanding and application across the organization.
• Leverage OHS data systems (e.g. Head Start Enterprise System (HSES)Grant Solutions and other databases) to track program metrics analyze trends and prepare reports that inform decision-making.
• Translate complex program and performance data into clear actionable insights and high-quality briefing materials for OHS senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) workflows and knowledge-management tools to enhance customer service processes and ensure efficient high-quality execution of contract tasks.
• Identifyopportunities for process improvements or policy clarifications by analyzing incoming requests andfeedback andrecommend solutions to improve consistency and efficiency in OHS central office operations.
• Collaborate closely with OHS leadership federal program specialists regional office staff and T/TA network partners to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and special projects.
• Support internal and external stakeholder engagement by ensuring consistent messaging and understanding of OHS priorities and by helping prepare leadership briefings webinars and responses to information requests.

This role will require up to 25% travel

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or mastersdegreeina relevant fieldsuch as education publicadministration public policy social sciences or management.
• 5years of professional experience in program analysis project coordination or related roles
• 3 yearssupporting Head Start/Early Head Startprograms
• 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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