Technical Assistance Specialist

ICF

. Support states, territories, and Tribes in collecting, managing, and reporting federally mandated child care data .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,355 - $114,503 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CCDF data reporting, technical assistance development, and project management within early childhood systems. Proficient in data analysis, ensuring data integrity, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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CCDF Data ReportingTechnical Assistance DevelopmentProject ManagementData AnalysisMS Office Applications

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Hard Skills

CCDF Requirements ImplementationData Quality AssuranceData CollectionData AnalysisProject PlanningTechnical AssistanceReport PreparationData Integrity ManagementE-Learning DevelopmentWebinar Facilitation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Writing SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetMuralCanvaMS Office ApplicationsVirtual Meeting Platforms

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood EducationPublic Policy ImplementationGrants ManagementChild DevelopmentData Reporting Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support states, territories, and Tribes in collecting, managing, and reporting federally mandated child care data
Design, develop, and implement training and technical assistance for data reporting best practices
Provide technical assistance on the data collection system and CCDF data reporting requirements
Complete required and ad hoc reports and information-gathering tasks
Participate in team meetings, internal workgroups, and collaborative projects; record meeting notes
Support Section 508 remediation and posting of written products and deliverables to websites
Participate in or lead client and project workgroups
Manage digital files, archiving, organization, and migration
Support review, approval, posting, and dissemination of resources and announcements
Develop datasets, dashboards, and reports for CCDF data collection, analysis, presentation, and application
Identify emerging technical assistance needs and contribute to ongoing technical assistance plans
Track federally mandated data submissions and notify grantees of due dates
Develop resource materials, how-to guides, and interactive on-demand video training using CCDF and CARS knowledge
Plan technical assistance events, including regional meetings, national conferences, and site visits
Evaluate technical assistance events, communicate results, and resolve follow-up issues
Track and document work activities and deliver weekly progress reports
Research and gather information to respond to client and state or territory inquiries
Apply client-approved templates, styles, branding, and requirements to digital and written products
Support data collection, reporting, data quality assurance, and project evaluation
Prepare ad hoc reports from project databases
Use approved AI, Smartsheet, and Mural tools to facilitate and track task completion
Provide responsive, standardized support to CCDF grantees through on-demand technical assistance requests
Coordinate targeted technical assistance responses to phone and email inquiries
Review grantee data and identify opportunities to improve data quality and reliability
Support user experience and reporting module development in CARS through user acceptance and requirements testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, public policy, administration, human development, psychology, or a related field directly relevant to early childhood systems
Experience working in early care and education programs or systems, public policy implementation, administration, or grants management for programs that support children and families
5+ years of experience implementing CCDF requirements or applicable early learning or child care laws, rules, and regulations
5+ years of experience applying deep content knowledge of CCDF data reporting, analyzing data, and using data to inform policy recommendations
3+ years of experience developing and tracking project plans, milestones, and timelines for project deliverables
3+ years of experience using and managing complex data sets and ensuring data integrity and reliable reporting practices
2+ years of experience developing and providing technical assistance on reliable data and reporting practices for state, territory, or Tribal child care leaders, partners, intermediaries, and providers
Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)
Experience with e-learning, webinar, or virtual meeting platforms
Experience with basic design tools such as Canva
Experience with digital work management tools such as Smartsheet and Mural
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Strong writing skills and ability to translate complex topics into clear, accessible content
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment and meet urgent deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to adapt to and use new technology tools and platforms
Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process
Consideration of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
Nationwide remote work arrangement