Technical Assistance Specialist- REMOTE at ICF International in Reston, VA

Job description

ICF seeks an experienced Technical Assistance Specialist to support states, territories, and Tribes to collect, manage and report child care federally mandated data to improve the quality, completeness, and timely submission of data. This position will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of Training and Technical Assistance (TA) to states and territories to facilitate their understanding of data reporting best practices. TA will be provided on the data collection system as well as expert programmatic TA on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) data reporting requirements. This position will collaborate on the development of innovative, high-quality products and services delivered onsite or through virtual platforms. The ideal candidate will have both a background in and experience with early childhood education data systems at the local, state, or national level, including experience specifically with the Child Care and Development Block Grant data in a state, territory, or Tribe. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working with federal clients and project teams on data collection, analysis, quality assurance, and reporting tasks and excel at using both qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategies and recommendations within government and CCDF contexts. As such, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Job Responsibilities Support client priorities and project objectives by completing required and ad hoc reports as well as other relevant information gathering tasks to demonstrate project progress and accomplishments, inform client services, and identify emerging client needs Actively participate and engage in team meetings, internal workgroups, and other collaborative projects as requested. Take and record notes during meetings, including staff meetings and federal workgroup meetings. Support Section 508 remediation process and ensure appropriate posting of written products and other deliverables to the website using established protocols. Participate in and/or lead various workgroups as requested by the client or project leadership, and as relevant to the project’s work. Support digital file management, organization, archiving, and file migration. Support efforts to ensure appropriate review, approval, posting, and dissemination of resources and announcements. Stay up to date on the latest research, tools, technology, and resources that could be leveraged to support project and client priorities. Support the development of data sets, dashboards, and reports to support effective collection, analysis, presentation, and application of CCDF data. Use data to identify emerging TA needs and resource development topics, documenting grantee needs and contributing to on-going TA plans. Track the submission status of federally mandated data and inform grantees of upcoming due dates. Use knowledge of CCDF reporting requirements to design and deliver TA services that support compliance and help Lead Agencies understand and apply data integrity and reporting best practices. Use knowledge of CCDF reporting requirements and the Child Care Automated Reporting System (CARS) to develop resource materials, how-to guides, and interactive on-demand video training. Contribute to the planning of TA events (e.g., regional meetings, national conferences, and site visits) including coordinating the event production calendar and supporting event logistics. Facilitate consistent and timely evaluation of TA events, communicate results to project staff, and follow-up on and resolve any issues or questions that surface. Track and document all work activities to ensure transparency and client accountability, delivering clear weekly reports that summarize progress, accomplishments, and upcoming priorities. Complete research and information gathering tasks to support timely, accurate