Program Specialist

Located in the Deputy Administrator of State Support & Evaluations in one of our three Program Areas:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Support and Evaluation
- Community Nutrition Programs Support and Evaluation (Seeking individuals with experience in W.I.C., Food Distribution, Child Nutrition Community and Child Nutrition Schools programs)
- Technology, Modernization, and Integrity Support and Evaluation

Duties

• Evaluates comprehensive documents submitted by agencies for appropriateness, adherence to specific program rules, and general financial requirements.
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for program regulations and administrative policies in assigned area.
• Leads negotiation of corrective action to address the findings and recommendations. Independently performs follow-up of the review report to bring findings to closure within agreed upon timeframe.
• Researches appropriate sources and obtains needed information.
• Researches and analyzes information to apply and provide timely and reliable program information, technical assistance, guidance, and training to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.