Technical Assistance Specialist

Company: Manhattan Strategy Group
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionMSG, a rapidly growing management and social sciences consulting firm based in Bethesda MD, is seeking a Technical Assistance Specialist. The Technical Assistance Specialist will be responsible for providing training and technical assistance to states in regard to implementing their federally-funded Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five. The successful candidate will have successful experience implementing a variety of effective strategies to facilitate change in state systems or programs related to early childhood education. Job Responsibilities/Duties: Initiate and respond to ongoing communication with assigned grantees, working in partnership with the federal project officer and regional federal office representatives. Provide ongoing technical assistance to state PDG B-5 grantees on developing TA plans and implementing grant activities. Maintain detailed and complete electronic files of TA activities. Review and synthesize state plans and reports. Lead communities of practice, peer learning groups, webinars, and other methods of TA Write monthly progress reports. Occasional travel may be required (up to 20%)Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a related field required (master's degree preferred) Strong knowledge of and experience in early childhood programs A minimum of 5 years' experience in providing training and technical assistance in early childhood programs or systems Knowledge of state systems that support early childhood programs. Experience with Head Start, childcare, or school-based pre-kindergarten programs.Proficient computer skills and use of Microsoft Office

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