Project Specialist - AI/AN Victim Services Programs (ALASKA / REMOTE ROLE)

Project Specialist - Ai/An Victim Services Programs - Alaska LocationCandidate is required to be residing in Alaska to do this role.ICF seeks an experienced Project Specialist based in Alaska to design and deliver high quality, culturally appropriate capacity-building training, and compliance assistance for communities across Alaska as they expand, develop, and implement crime victim service programs. This role ensures that grant recipients in Alaska receive high?quality, trauma-informed support that strengthens their ability to develop, expand, and sustain services for victims of crime, including victims of human trafficking, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, and families of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP). The successful candidate has experience developing and deploying effective strategies in Alaska Native communities, demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills, and understands the unique challenges specific to the region.This position will work remote in Alaska.This position requires obtaining a Public Trust Clearance PRIOR to the start date.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive capacity building and compliance assistance to Alaska Native victim services programs to ensure compliance with DOJ/OJP award conditions, including client confidentiality policies, program narratives, time?task plans, and addressing award conditionsPlan and execute assistance activities including developing and advancing customized assistance plans, sharing subject matter expertise, and reporting on outcomesAssist programs in developing or enhancing victim services policies and procedures, conducting community needs assessments, and developing strategic and sustainability plansSupport recipients in resolving OJP monitoring issues and implementing corrective actionsEvaluate individual grantee needs and partner with grantees to implement and track progress of customized assistance plansWork closely to support grantees as they enhance and strengthen their crime victim servicesDevelop trainings, curriculum, and resources appropriate for Alaska Native audiences and their identified needsFacilitate trainings including webinars, peer learning exchanges and communities of practiceAssist with strategic planningConduct reviews of resources, infrastructure, and capacity within the grantee communitiesIdentify and share culturally responsive, trauma informed practices, resources, and approachesBasic Qualifications RequiredBachelors degree in any field.Minimum 5 years' experience supporting American Indian and Alaska Native communities with victim services.Minimum 5 years' experience delivering capacity building and/or compliance assistance to Alaska Native communitiesMust be located in AlaskaWillingness to travel if requiredU.S.

citizenship is required by federal government contractThis position requires a Public Trust security clearance. Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation to obtain clearance prior to the start dateAdditional Skills RequiredExperience providing direct support to Alaska Tribal grant recipients to ensure compliance with DOJ/OJP award conditions, including client confidentiality policies, program narratives, time?task plans, and other award documentationKnowledge of conducting community needs assessments, strategic planning, or program developmentComfortable serving as a resource and providing input to senior management and a government client on the unique challenges of Alaska Native communitiesAbility to work collaboratively across assistance providers, Alaska partners, the government client, subject matter experts and project partnersExcellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skillsAbility to engage audiences and communicate effectively in a virtual spaceStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilitiesAdaptable with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environmentDemonstrated outstanding professionalism with the ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacyWillingness to travel to remote Alaska communities if requiredProficient in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and other E-learning, webinar, and digital platformsPreferred SkillsKnowledge of the unique challenges confronting Alaska Native communities such as access to broadband as well as regional/geographic considerationsInnovative and engaging trainer (both virtually and in-person)Familiarity with adult learning principles as well as preferences and styles of diverse learnersAbility to scale and adapt content based on level of learner and their experience