Performance Management Specialist at Administration for Children and F

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through its Office of Community Services (OCS), is offering a single cooperative agreement worth $650,000 to strengthen the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) network. The winning organization will lead performance management, data collection, and compliance support efforts for CSBG states, territories, and eligible entities across the United States. This is a national competition, and only one organization will be selected. The work centers on helping the CSBG network turn raw data into actionable insights. The selected organization will support data quality, outcome measurement, and the annual Report to Congress. It will also help states and local entities fix issues of non-compliance that come up during monitoring visits. The goal is practical capacity building, not abstract theory. This cooperative agreement builds on a previous funding opportunity and enhances the CSBG Performance Management Framework by emphasizing training and technical assistance (T/TA). The Office of Community Services sits within ACF, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ACF oversees roughly $60 billion in annual funding for programs that support families, children, and communities. OCS specifically manages the CSBG program, which funds over 1,000 local community action agencies nationwide. These agencies work directly with low-income families and communities to address poverty, housing, employment, and other basic needs. The CSBG network has operated for decades, and this funding opportunity is designed to strengthen how that network measures and reports its impact. The United States offers a varied working environment depending on where the selected organization is based. Living costs range from roughly $1,200 to $2,200 per month depending on housing, health insurance, and other expenses. The country spans multiple climate zones, from coastal regions to continental interiors. For international applicants, note that foreign entities are not eligible for this award. Only CSBG-eligible entities or statewide and local organizations with demonstrated expertise in training on poverty-related issues can apply. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are welcome to apply.