WIC-MIS Senior Consultant

Description & Requirements



*Position is contingent upon contract award

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Are you passionate about supporting critical public health programs? We're looking for a skilled professional with at least three years of experience working with the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

In this role, you'll contribute to system planning, procurement, and implementation while collaborating with state and local governments.

If you excel in communication, take initiative, and are proficient in Microsoft programs, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Join us in shaping vital community programs!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with project managers on various initiatives and projects to track progress and provide support as necessary.

- Support leadership in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, is on time, and within budget.

- Work closely with management and work groups to create and maintain work plan documents.

- Track the status and due dates of projects.

- Manage relationships with project staff responsible for projects.

- Produce regular weekly and monthly status reports that could include; work plan status, target dates, budget, resource capacity, and other reports as needed.

- Facilitate regular meetings and reviews.

- Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Additional Minimum Requirements:

- Minimum of three (3) years of experience with the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program

- Experience with WIC system planning, procurement, and implementation

- Experience working with state and/or local governments and policies

- Excellent verbal and writing skills

- Ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks

- Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience with the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for WIC and/or SNAP

- Experience with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Experience developing Implementation Advance Planning Documents (IAPDs)

- Experience developing Request for Proposals (RFPs)

- PMP certification or equivalent project management work experience with a willingness to obtain a PMP certification

- Experience using and developing content in Smartsheet

EEO Statement

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