Hiring: Child Care Regional Program Specialist Company: Guidehouse Location: Kansas City, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:25:36 Employment Type: Contract About the job Required Skills: •Manage submission, review, and approval of applications for child care funds by states, territories, and tribes, including preparing, reviewing, and managing correspondence to grantees for the purpose of assessing grantee performance and compliance with Federal regulations as a regional liaison for designated cycles. •Prepare guidance, technical assistance resources, and other training materials to support program operations oversight of grantee implementation and administration activities. Train staff and grantees. Provide briefings and facilitate meetings and webinars for staff, leadership, grantees, and others. •Coordinate with federal and contract staff to manage and oversee program operations activities. •Provide Office of Child Care regional program stakeholders with regular reports and updates on project and work statuses, as directed. •Bachelor's degree. •Minimum of SIX (6) years of experience in a policy or oversight position related to child care funding for states, territories, and tribes. •Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze, summarize, and compile data and information. Qualifications: •Knowledge of child care laws, regulations, and policies. Compensation: •Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!