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Job description
What You Will Do
As part of a multidisciplinary team, support federal initiatives focused on child welfare technology modernization, program improvement, and systems transformation. Collaborate with federal staff, state agencies, technology partners, and project teams to advance Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) planning, implementation, operations, and modernization efforts.
Job Family
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required
Up to 10%
Clearance Required
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do
As part of a multidisciplinary team, support federal initiatives focused on child welfare technology modernization, program improvement, and systems transformation. Collaborate with federal staff, state agencies, technology partners, and project teams to advance Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) planning, implementation, operations, and modernization efforts.
Responsibilities May Include
Provide subject matter expertise on child welfare technology modernization initiatives.
Provide expertise on child welfare ecosystem from business processes, federal reporting requirements, interoperability, data governance, user adoption, and system operations to program and policy.
Collaborate with technology, data, and program teams to translate child welfare program needs into actionable business and technology recommendations.
Support states and federal partners in planning, implementing, and operating CCWIS projects and related technology transformation efforts.
Analyze modernization strategies, project risks, governance structures, procurement approaches, and implementation outcomes to identify leading practices and lessons learned.
Support the review and assessment of planning documents, Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), implementation plans, project artifacts, waiver requests, and other modernization-related deliverables.
Conduct interviews, facilitate workshops, listening sessions, and stakeholder meetings with federal and state partners.
Support development of reports, executive briefings, presentations, research summaries, technical assistance materials, and strategic recommendations.
Support research, data collection, and analysis activities related to child welfare system modernization, project performance, operational effectiveness, and implementation challenges.
Assist with the development of modernization guidance, technical assistance resources, playbooks, toolkits, and knowledge-sharing products to support state agencies.
What You Will Need
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Bachelors Degree
EIGHT (8) or more years of professional experience in child welfare or a related field, with demonstrated qualifications that support the responsibilities above in two or more of the following areas:
Direct experience supporting child welfare programs, child welfare agencies, or federal child welfare initiatives.
Experience with Comprehensive Child Welfare Information Systems (CCWIS) modernization efforts, or large-scale child welfare technology implementation projects.
Experience developing, reviewing, or supporting APDs, implementation advance planning activities, waiver requests, project artifacts, or federal funding requests.
Knowledge of federal child welfare regulations, Children's Bureau guidance, and technology modernization requirements.
Experience supporting system modernization efforts involving procurement, vendor management, governance, project management, Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) oversight, or organizational change management.
Experience conducting stakeholder interviews, facilitating workshops, listening sessions, or requirements-gathering activities.
Experience developing executive-level communications, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and decision-support products.
What Would Be Nice To Have
Bachelor's degree in human services or related field
Master’s degree in social work or related field
Familiarity with data quality, federal reporting, interoperability, business process improvement, data governance, and system operations best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with federal leaders, state child welfare agencies, technology partners, and cross-functional teams.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
Experience supporting the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau (CB), state child welfare agencies, or related human services programs.
Exposure to federal oversight, approval, or funding processes that shape CCWIS modernization strategy.
Knowledge of modular system development, agile delivery methods, and digital service modernization approaches.
Familiarity with data analysis, data visualization, and reporting tools.
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits Include
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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Worksite address
mclean, VA, 22107, US
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