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PROJECT SPECIALIST - AI/AN Victim Services Programs - ALASKA LOCATION
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 Responsibilities
Provide 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 conditions
Plan and execute assistance activities including developing and advancing customized assistance plans, sharing subject matter expertise, and reporting on outcomes
Assist programs in developing or enhancing victim services policies and procedures, conducting community needs assessments, and developing strategic and sustainability plans
Support recipients in resolving OJP monitoring issues and implementing corrective actions
Evaluate individual grantee needs and partner with grantees to implement and track progress of customized assistance plans
Work closely to support grantees as they enhance and strengthen their crime victim services
Develop trainings, curriculum, and resources appropriate for Alaska Native audiences and their identified needs
Facilitate trainings including webinars, peer learning exchanges and communities of practice
Assist with strategic planning
Conduct reviews of resources, infrastructure, and capacity within the grantee communities
Identify and share culturally responsive, trauma informed practices, resources, and approaches
Basic Qualifications Required
Bachelors degree or demonstrated experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering capacity building and/or compliance assistance to Alaska Native communities
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the victim services
Must be located in Alaska
Willingness to travel if required
U.S. citizenship is required by federal government contract
This position requires a Public Trust security clearance. Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation to obtain clearance prior to the start date
Additional Skills Required
Experience 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 documentation
Experience working with and/or on behalf of Alaska Native communities in support of crime victim services
Knowledge of conducting community needs assessments, strategic planning, or program development
Comfortable serving as a resource and providing input to senior management and a government client on the unique challenges of Alaska Native communities
Ability to work collaboratively across assistance providers, Alaska partners, the government client, subject matter experts and project partners
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Ability to engage audiences and communicate effectively in a virtual space
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Adaptable with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Demonstrated outstanding professionalism with the ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy
Willingness to travel to remote Alaska communities if required
Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and other E-learning, webinar, and digital platforms
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of the unique challenges confronting Alaska Native communities such as access to broadband as well as regional/geographic considerations
Innovative and engaging trainer (both virtually and in-person)
Familiarity with adult learning principles as well as preferences and styles of diverse learners
Ability to scale and adapt content based on level of learner and their experience
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
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