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Region VIII-Regional Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator/ Head Start
Region 8: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming
Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG), a rapidly growing management and social sciences consulting firm based in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Regional Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator in the government contracting space. You will play a crucial role in the execution of complex projects working closely with Project leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of client projects on time, within scope, and in compliance with contractual requirements.
Position Location: On-site at the Regional Office, Denver, CO
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
- Support the Regional Office (RO) in developing short, intermediate, and long-term TTA planning that addresses OHS priorities and initiatives. The monthly TTA Training and Activity Report is due no later than the 10th calendar day of each month or as coordinated between COR and Contractor.
- Manage and coordinate regional TTA services to ensure high quality, responsive, and coordinated TTA services and contract deliverables, as well as timely communication and resolution of quality concerns and issues.
- Develop and implement quality assurance processes.
- Implement and oversee a system of ongoing supervision and coaching for all TTA staff that supports ongoing professional development and performance improvement.
- Ensure the completion of at least two formal observations of each TTA specialist in each performance period to assess the quality of TTA provided and determine professional development needs.
- Develop professional development frameworks for Grantee Specialists to increase their expertise and ability to support program capacity and strengthen program systems (applies only to regions who do not have a Grantee Specialist Manager)
- Ensure the timely and accurate completion of OHS required reports, including but not limited to, the Annual Regional PD plan, monthly and quarterly aggregated TTA plans, and grantee-specific TTA plans and activity reports. The grantee TTA Activity Report is due no later than the 5th working day of each month following completion of activity.
- Implement data analysis and reporting processes that inform and improve the quality, responsiveness, and effectiveness of TTA services.
- Participate in national and regional work groups and meetings as directed by the OHS.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a BA or BS Degree in management, human resources, education leadership or administration or related field from an accredited college or university. If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago, the resume should be specific regarding such events as courses, conferences, seminars attended or relevant work experience.
- Experience working with federal government programs, ideally with federal contracts and in a consulting environment.
- A minimum of seven years’ experience, with ten years preferred, that includes at least three years with the provision of training and technical assistance; three to five years of progressive supervisory/management experience, and staff development, with a preference for managing remote-located staff.
- Expertise in budget oversight, management and project quality control.
- Experience developing, implementing and managing/improving complex, multi-faceted projects. Experience working in close collaboration/coordination with multiple entities.
- Experience analyzing, aggregating, and presenting data.
- Experience communicating, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.
