Lead Program Specialist (Onsite)

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Not verified
• Adoption assistance: Not verified
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Verification

Not verified checked Jun 7, 2026

Salary

$74K-$125K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

Reported from DOL Form 5500 industry filing (not employer-specific)

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

U.S. benchmark only; posted salary is not compared across countries or currencies.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Onsite From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

5 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

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Where they hire

State eligibility is not yet verified.

About this role

Lead Program Specialist (Onsite) 4 Locations The Head Start Lead Program Specialist provides senior-level programmatic and grants management support to the Office of Head Start (OHS) Regional Offices under the National Customer Service Improvement Project (CSIP). This role leads and coordinates day-to-day delivery of grant oversight, monitoring, analysis, and technical assistance activities, ensuring consistent, high-quality support aligned with federal statutes, regulations, and OHS policies. The Lead Program Specialist serves as a subject matter expert and team lead for Program Support Specialists, supports regional and national initiatives, and plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution of grant management functions. Primary Responsibilities Lead and perform review, analysis, and administrative activities related to Head Start, Early Head Start, and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grants. Oversee and support review of grant applications, budget modifications, supplemental applications (including change in scope and facilities requests), waiver requests, and post-award requirements. Ensure grant-related analysis and documentation are completed accurately and recorded in appropriate federal systems, including HSES and GrantSolutions. Support execution of grant awards and related administrative actions in coordination with OHS and the Office of Grants Management (OGM). Identify performance or compliance concerns and support development of risk mitigation strategies and technical assistance responses. Provide accurate, policy-aligned guidance and technical assistance to support grant recipients' compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and grant requirements. Support Central Office and Regional Office initiatives by contributing subject matter expertise and programmatic analysis. Serve as a lead and mentor to Program Support Specialists, supporting

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