BLH Technologies, Inc., is seeking a Technical Assistance (TA) Lead to support a federal contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This role will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive training and technical assistance (T&TA) strategy supporting grant programs focused on economic mobility, community development, and services for low-income populations.
The TA Lead will provide strategic direction and oversight for all capacity-building activities, ensuring delivery of high-quality, responsive, and data-informed technical assistance to a diverse portfolio of grant recipients. This role requires deep expertise in federal grant programs, strong leadership capabilities, and experience developing scalable T&TA models that address varying levels of organizational capacity across communities.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Lead development and execution of a comprehensive T&TA strategy and delivery system, including webinars, virtual learning, and resource development.
• Oversee implementation of the program plan, ensuring alignment with program goals, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of technical assistance providers, consultants, and subject-matter experts, including Senior Technical Advisors.
• Design and implement tailored technical assistance approaches based on recipient needs, capacity levels, and program requirements.
• Oversee development of T&TA plans, standards, and processes for identifying recipients in need of support and matching them with appropriate resources.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality training products, including webinars, toolkits, curricula, and guidance materials.
• Support planning and execution of program activities, including up to dozens of training products and one-on-one engagements annually.
• Collaborate with program staff to integrate data analysis and performance insights into T&TA delivery and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in developing best practices, knowledge dissemination strategies, and communities of practice.
• Contribute to annual grant reviews, monitoring prioritization, and identification of recipients requiring additional support.
• Ensure all TA activities and deliverables meet federal requirements, including Section 508 accessibility standards.
Requirements:
• Master's degree in social work, public administration, public policy, public health, or a related field preferred
• Experience leading T&TA programs in a federal, state, or grant-funded environment
This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Candidates may be interviewed and selected prior to award; start dates are dependent on contract execution.
Work Location: Washington, DC Metro area. May require occasional travel.
