Expert Consultant Services for UCD & Regulatory Systems Liaison

2026-11-03

1 . Stakeholder Mediation : Facilitates communication and serves as a primary liaison between MSDE , parent and provider committees , and the broader community to ensure local insights influence state - level policy and system design . 2 . Regulatory Translation : Translates complex COMAR regulations and policy updates into accessible , " plain language " resources and guidance for parents and child care providers . 3 . Executive Support : Works closely with the Executive Director and Division of Early Childhood leadership to support communication , coordination , and effective service delivery across MD systems . 4 . Policy Improvement : Examines administrative procedures and COMAR - based policies to make recommendations for improvements that align with user - centered design principles and practical field application . 5 . Community Outreach : Organizes and coordinates innovative community outreach and external relations efforts to strengthen relationships with " trusted messengers ". 6 . Collaborative Communication : Facilitates responsive , accurate , and proactive communication with the community to ensure transparency regarding system changes and regulatory updates . 7 . System Visibility : Attends and participates in advisory councils , feedback loops , and community functions to maintain visibility and open lines of communication with local early childhood councils and CCRC Hubs . 8 . UCD Representation : Ensures that User - Centered System Design work adequately engages and represents the diverse needs of providers and parents , including foster care and kith and kin parents . 9 . System Pressure - Testing : Leads and facilitates " pressure - testing " sessions where parents and providers simulate using new state systems ( e . g ., CCSP , Licensing , or EXCELS ) to ensure they are both COMARcompliant and user - friendly . 10 . Constituent Advocacy : Assists parents , providers , and community members with inquiries and concerns , helping them navigate state systems and regulatory requirements . 11 . Initiative Development : Supports the development of templates , innovative outreach tools , and processes to move the community collaboration initiative forward . 12 . SOP Refinement : Updates and refines Standard Operating Procedures ( SOPs ) based on stakeholder input , updated COMAR regulations , and modernized policy frameworks . 13 . Field Stabilization : Collaborates with MSDE to identify where regulatory processes can be redesigned to enhance efficiency and stabilize the Early Care and Education ( ECE ) field . 14 . Other Duties : Performs other duties as assigned to support the holistic approach to community collaboration .

Maryland

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