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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description VECRA, Inc. has a requirement for an experienced early childhood senior leader to serve as a Project Manager for HeadStart initiatives. This position supports the Program Manager in providing leadership and management for a large, complex federal contract that advances the Office of Head Start’s priorities for early learning, health, and family engagement. The Project Manager will help ensure high-quality technical assistance (TA) services and resources provided for Head Start programs nationwide through the Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) System. - Provide leadership, direction, and priorities to project staff to achieve the primary vision, including key contract deliverables. - Work closely with other managers to ensure contract deliverables are met and that timeliness, messaging, and quality meet federal requirements and VECRA, Inc.’s standards. - Assist the Program Manager to staff the project with professionals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to support federal priorities and objectives. - Manage project workflow, assist staff with managing their work, facilitate team building and communication, and participate as part of the project leadership team. - Support Technical evaluations and progress. - Build strong, positive relationships across HeadStart and partner collaborations. - Stay abreast of the latest HeadStart research, tools, and resources. - Support Office of Head Start designated priorities and special projects, including development of TA materials, responding to requests for reference material, training sessions, conference calls, information sharing, and FAQs. - Serve as a liaison with the federal government, other organizations with government-funded technical assistance contracts, and other stakeholders. - Collaborate to create and execute communications and information dissemination plans for key deliverables. - Participate in regular team meetings and calls. - Identify solutions to complex tasks and deliverables on multiple early childhood topics and activities. - Participate in presentations at national meetings and conferences. - Represent the project on a corporate leadership team, supporting the Office of Head Start Portfolio Lead and contributing to the division’s vision and services. Qualifications - A BS Degree in early childhood education, education, public policy, public administration, or management. - 10+ years of experience in the early childhood or public administration field. - 5+ years of experience at the state or national level, focusing on early childhood policies, regulations, and systems. - Experience in a leadership position involving implementation of Head Start programs and services. - Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement all facets of contract management, including budgeting, monitoring deliverables and project accomplishments, planning activities, and addressing challenges. - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in developing successful collaborations within the field of early learning. - Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information. - Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills. - Strong communication skills for client relations, team building, and business development purposes. Requirements - A master’s degree in early childhood education, child development, public administration, public policy, education, or related degree (preferred). - Demonstrated ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders. - Demonstrated experience managing large and complex national TA efforts involving multiple types of tasks simultaneously in several geographic locations. - Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in support of program objectives. - Demonstrated ability to motivate and supervise professionals working in a virtual environment. - Demonstrated ability to accomplish project work through a virtual environment. - Demonstrated analytic, problem solving and decision-making capabilities. - Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite. - Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet. Benefits - Competitive benefits package for full-time employees. - 401K. - Paid holidays. - Paid time off. - Medical and dental.

VECRA, Inc. is seeking qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) with demonstrated clinical expertise in telephone triage, patient assessment, health education, and remote care coordination. The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide 24/7 telephone-based nurse triage and patient advice services for patients of the Gallup and Shiprock Service Units under the Indian Health Service (IHS). This remote position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver safe, culturally competent care using approved nursing triage protocols. Provide telephone triage and nurse advice using approved clinical protocols. Assess symptoms via the Rapid Triage Screening (RTS) Model to determine urgency and disposition. Offer health education, counseling, and referrals in alignment with IHS standards. Document all patient encounters in the IHS Electronic Health Record (EHR) in real time. Coordinate with IHS providers, pharmacies, and departments for follow-up or escalation. Facilitate interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency. Maintain compliance with HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and IHS confidentiality standards. Work scheduled shifts aligned with Mountain Standard Time coverage (24/7/365) operations.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description VECRA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mental Health Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment on an as-needed basis. This role supports our clinical leadership team by delivering comprehensive psychiatric care—including psychopharmacology, crisis evaluations, and therapeutic interventions—while collaborating closely with program leadership and interdisciplinary treatment staff. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excels in fast-paced environments, and is capable of providing patient-centered, evidence-based psychiatric services with professionalism and cultural sensitivity. The Psychiatrist will play a critical role in treatment planning, consultation, documentation review, and clinical guidance, ensuring adherence to medical standards and supporting overall Behavioral Health program performance. As part of the clinical leadership team, the Mental Health Psychiatrist is responsible for delivering high-quality psychiatric services, supporting clinical operations, and ensuring that patients receive timely, accurate, and culturally responsive mental health care. This position is as-needed, based on program and client demand. - Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations - Prescribe and monitor medications - Provide crisis assessments - Collaborate with treatment teams - Support program leadership with clinical decision-making - Adhere to medical staff standards, documentation requirements, and evidence-based psychiatric practices Qualifications - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) - Bachelor’s degree in a related field (psychology, biology, pre-med, or related) Requirements - Active, unrestricted medical license - Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance - Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills - Excellent documentation and organizational abilities - Ability to work in fast-paced and evolving environment Benefits - Competitive benefits package for full-time employees - Paid holidays - Paid time off - Medical and dental Company Description VECRA, Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), woman-owned small business (WOSB), minority business enterprise (MBE) consulting firm implementing proven methodologies that help our clients drive growth, transform businesses, and innovate breakthrough ideas. VECRA’s extensive experience with innovative software applications, reporting systems, facilities and supply chain management, program management and staffing support services are always: - Vigilant - Efficient - Collaborative - Responsive - Accurate