Child Care and Early Childhood Systems SME at WRMA a TriMetrix Company in Rockville, Maryland

Job Description:

Child Care and Early Childhood Systems SME

US-MD-Rockville

Job ID: 2024-1245
Type: Regular Full-time Exempt
# of Openings: 1
Category: Professional Services
WRMA Rockville MD

Overview

We are currently seeking a creative, hard-working, and self-motivated professional in child care and other related human services/social services to support a federally funded project. The successful candidate will contribute to a project that provides our federal client and their end users with information and support through training; technical assistance; resource development; information and referral services; technology transfer, program monitoring/auditing; process redesign; research; and evaluation. The candidate chosen will be expected to contribute to WRMA’s collaborative, collegial work environment; maintain our high ethical and quality standards; and contribute to proposals and other business development efforts.

This position is based out of WRMA’s Rockville, Maryland office but is a remote/virtual position. Candidates must have consistent, daily access to a working environment that is physically located in the United States and conducive to professional activities (regular video/audio meetings, tasks requiring quiet focus, etc.). Necessary hardware, software, and IT support are provided.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of collaborative remote teams to:
• Share subject matter expertise with federal clients and their end users through hands-on program support, training and technical assistance (T/TA), virtual and in-person presentations, resource development, and other information sharing and dissemination methods
• Provide logistical and content support for federal onsite and virtual T/TA, monitoring, oversight, and research and evaluation efforts
• Coordinate and facilitate virtual and in-person meetings with federal staff, federal grantees, human services practitioners, human services clients, researchers, colleagues, and the public
• Conduct literature and policy reviews
• Analyze systems needs and processes, developing nonbiased plans to assist in decision making and implementation by local agencies
• Write and edit reports, process guides, training manuals, slide decks, information briefs, white papers, website content, event marketing announcements, and social media posts
• As appropriate, participate in topical work teams to develop innovative solutions to challenges in the CC/ECE and other human services/social services fields
• Actively remain current regarding developments and trends in the relevant field and participate, as appropriate, with professional organizations
• Participate in staff development activities to build knowledge and skills
• Collaborate with other project staff located in various parts of the country to assure timely completion of project deliverables
• Develop, with other WRMA staff, responses to requests for proposals and grant applications, as required from time to time
• Participate actively in dialogue and discussions to achieve effective company-wide working relationships.
• Represent WRMA to internal and external audiences under direction of senior staff.
• Participate in the implementation of various company projects and contracts as requested.
• Solve problems through initiative, information gathering, and recommending creative solutions.
• Additional related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a combination of positive attitude, strong work ethic, education, technical skills, subject matter knowledge, and the ability to build productive professional relationships with colleagues and clients. Candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education, human development, nutrition, education, social work, psychology, public policy, public administration, sociology, health sciences, information technology, computer science, data science, finance, or a related field; associate degrees and degrees in progress will be considered
• 5+ years of experience with federally funded human services/social services programs, including but not limited to Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Medicaid, Child Support, Head Start, or child welfare; state/territory/Tribal CCDF experience a plus
• Experience providing training, technical assistance, information services, and/or process development support to diverse audiences
• Experience with developing and implementing state child care and other human services IT systems, strongly desired
• Experience in the oversight or support of implementing, upgrading, and/or maintaining human services IT systems, a plus
• Experience conducting program evaluation, monitoring, or auditing, a plus
• Experience working in rural, urban, and/or tribal communities, a plus
• Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, etc. a plus

• Ability to analyze complex data and information and to convey results and recommendations succinctly and accurately (demonstrated experience with qualitative and/or quantitative analysis software, such as Atlas.ti or SPSS, and/or data visualization software, such as Tableau, a plus)
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with virtual meeting software such as MS Teams, Zoom, GoToMeeting/GoToWebinar

• Strong writing and editing skills (a writing sample may be required)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time to contribute effectively to multiple projects simultaneously
• Successful experience working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds
• Strong skills in communicating with a wide range of audiences; public speaking experience, a plus
• Educational or professional experience working remotely, a plus
• Dual language fluency, particularly Spanish/English, a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to travel on work assignments to client sites, departmental meetings, and various conferences
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Flexible work schedule

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Long periods of sitting
• Long periods of computer use
• Lifting up to 25 pounds*
• Long periods of focus and detail orientation

TRAVEL: Approximately 5-20 percent travel time may be required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Working at WRMA can provide for a very fulfilling and rewarding career. The contributions our employees make to our mission of improving the lives of children and families are invaluable to us. We offer opportunities for personal growth, competitive salaries, a generous benefit package, and opportunities to give back to your community. Salary range of $80,000 – $105,000 depending on experience.

WRMA is an equal opportunity employer.

*This requirement may be waived with proper documentation.

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