Subject Matter Expert (SME) : Childcare Development Fund (CCDF) Program Integrity

Overview

WRMA, a TriMetrix Company with offices in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is a leading provider of consulting services to human services agencies and organizations. For more than 40 years, WRMA has applied client-focused expertise and technology to better the lives of children and families, advance public policy, and improve the management of social services agencies.

We are currently seeking a senior professional to serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the National Center on Subsidy Innovation and Accountability (NCSIA). NCSIA provides technical assistance (TA) to Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) programs in developing child care subsidy systems that are child focused, family friendly, and fair to providers. The candidates 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. The candidates must have consistent, daily access during core business hours 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

DUTIES

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on the CCDF child care subsidy program.
• Deliver expert consultation, training, and TA to states, territories, and Tribes on program integrity and accountability topics.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to respond to requests for TA.
• Work with the Office of Child Care and NCSIA error rate specialists to determine the lead causes of errors for states with higher error rates and develop program integrity TA and TA plans to assist the states in reducing their error rate.
• Plan for and develop TA and training products for states, territories, and tribes, such as peer learning sessions, in-person presentations, process mapping, and program tools.
• Conduct site visits with the states to assist them with program integrity TA needs and reduction of error rate goals.
• Lead and facilitate state or regional discussion groups (e.g., peer learning groups and open space sessions).
• Partner with other national TA centers on delivery of training and TA.
• Remote work with occasional travel required.
• Additional related duties as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred. Degrees in progress will be considered.
• 5+ years professional experience with CCDF programs, subsidy administration and financial management, and/or early childhood education programs. Expertise in program integrity and accountability topics, including error rate, required.
• Successful experience working as a part of a team and working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds in person and in distributed teams.
• Strong technical writing experience; a writing sample may be required.
• Excellent oral presentation skills.
• Experience providing training, TA, information services, program monitoring/oversight, and/or process development support to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with virtual meeting software such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a plus.
• Strong skills in public speaking and communicating with a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

TRAVEL:

This is a remote position, and travel (25% or less) is required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary is determined commensurate with experience of the candidate. Benefits include health insurance, holidays, and vacation benefits for all full-time employees of 30 or more hours. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 per year. While we provide competitive compensation, it''s important to note that for new hires, salaries typically align with the lower end of the range, taking into account factors such as experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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.

How to apply: To apply for this position, please go to our website, https://wrma.com/.

WRMA is an equal opportunity employer.

• This requirement may be waived with proper documentation.

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