SNAP EBT Planning and Procurement Consultant

SNAP EBT Planning and Procurement Consultant Location: Remote – U.S. (w/ travel to South Dakota, as required) About Us : Known for “Delighting the Client” through performance, innovation, and an employee-centric culture, S2Tech is a fast-growing IT consulting company serving clients in over a quarter of the United States. We are widely recognized as a leading provider of both technical and business services in support of Health and Human Services-related projects. Feel free to learn more at www.s2tech.com . Why S2Tech? : Stable, privately-owned company with a strong reputation for building long-term client relationships through the delivery of consistent value-based service 25+ years providing IT and Business services to private customers and government programs throughout the United States Expansive client portfolio and active projects – employees benefit from innovative project exposure and in-house skill development training/courses Corporate culture that emphasizes the importance of family and promotes a healthy work-life balance Offer competitive pay and a range of benefits, including: Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance – insurance premium assistance provided Additional Insurance (Life, Disability, etc.) Paid Time Off 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Health Savings Account Various training courses to promote continuous learning Corporate Wellness Program Be part of a company that gives back through its non-profit organization, Fortune Fund, which was launched in 2001. The goal of the Fortune Fund is to close the rural/urban divide by ensuring children in rural communities in India and the United States understand the importance of education & are aware of professional career opportunities, allowing them to link their professional & educational goals Job Overview : S2Tech is seeking a senior consultant to support South Dakota’s procurement planning and implementation readiness for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefits Transfer (SNAP EBT) services. The consultant will help develop the EBT services Request for Proposals, establish proposal evaluation methods, prepare federal planning and funding documents, coordinate with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), and lead testing planning and acceptance activities. The assignment requires strong writing skills, practical knowledge of SNAP EBT operations, and experience guiding state agencies through complex procurements and federal review processes. Responsibilities : Review and update the SNAP EBT services RFP, incorporating state business and technical requirements, applicable federal requirements, and relevant industry standards Develop and maintain the project schedule, including procurement, federal review, implementation, and testing milestones Participate in USDA/FNS discussions and incorporate agency recommendations into procurement and planning documents Develop technical and cost evaluation criteria, pricing evaluation methods, scoring tools, evaluator training materials, and award recommendation summaries Train and support state personnel participating in proposal evaluations Develop Implementation Advance Planning Documents (IAPDs) and updates (IAPDUs), including requirements, system design, resource plans, security planning, schedules, cost allocation, and budgets Develop and manage the overall test plan, including test responsibilities, scenarios, scripts, data needs, schedules, acceptance criteria, and contingency plans Coordinate testing with the EBT processor and state staff, review results, identify gaps, and track issues through resolution Lead System Acceptance Testing activities, train state testers, and prepare written testing evaluations for USDA/FNS review Support readiness assessments, Go/No-Go criteria, recovery planning, and implementation risk management Required Qualifications : Direct experience supporting a state SNAP EBT services procurement or re-procurement Hands-on experience authoring or substantially contributing to IAPDs/IAPDUs and supporting USDA/FNS review Experience developing RFP requirements, evaluation criteria, scoring methodologies, and procurement documentation Working knowledge of SNAP EBT operations, processor services, interfaces, and applicable federal requirements Experience planning or leading EBT system testing, user acceptance testing, or implementation acceptance Strong technical and business writing skills, with the ability to personally produce detailed deliverables Experience facilitating discussions among state program staff, finance teams, procurement personnel, technology teams, processors, and federal stakeholders Ability to travel to South Dakota as required Preferred Experience : Supporting an EBT processor transition or implementation Applying FNS Handbook 901 to planning documents and testing Developing cost allocation plans, project budgets, and pricing evaluation models Reviewing security, recovery, performance, interface, and fail-safe testing Training state evaluation teams and acceptance testers S2Tech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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