EBT Planning Consultant (remote, some visits)

Vitaver & Associates, Inc; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Vitaver & Associates, Inc. is seeking an EBT Planning Consultant for a remote role with periodic travel to Pierre, SD. The assignment involves reviewing SNAP EBT services RFPs, aligning with federal requirements, and coordinating with USDA/FNS on re-procurement efforts.

You will develop updated RFP drafts, design evaluation plans and scoring criteria, and prepare training materials for the evaluation team, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and 2018 Farm Bill updates.

Qualifications

• Experience with SNAP EBT systems and federal compliance requirements.
• Experience drafting RFPs and aligning with procurement regulations.
• Experience developing IAPD per FNS Handbook 901.
• Experience coordinating EBT system testing (various types).
• Experience creating evaluation criteria and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft updated SNAP EBT Services RFPs to meet federal requirements.
• Prepare updated RFP drafts based on research and client needs.
• Participate in calls with USDA/FNS on re-procurement and APD.
• Assist the client with implementing USDA/FNS recommendations.
• Develop evaluation plans, pricing structures, and scoring methodologies.
• Create technical and cost evaluation criteria for bidder selection.
• Prepare training materials for the evaluation team.

Skills

SNAP EBT knowledge

RFP development

IAPD development

Test administration

Bid evaluation criteria

Job description

EBT Planning Consultant (remote, some visits)

• Pierre, SD

14962 – EBT Planning Consultant (remote, some visits) – Pierre, SD

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Temporary Project

Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions

Work Setting: Remote, with travel to South Dakota for required on-site meetings, testing, or other project activities.

Required:

• Experience with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP EBT) systems and federal compliance requirements.
• Experience with Request for Proposal (RFP) development and federal procurement regulations.
• Experience with Implementation Advanced Planning Document (IAPD) development in accordance with FNS Handbook 901.
• Experience with EBT system test administration including unit, integration, performance, end-to-end, user acceptance, regression, and fail-safe testing.
• Experience with Development of bid evaluation criteria, scoring guidelines, and evaluation training materials.

Responsibilities:

• Review and provide recommended changes and updated drafts of the SNAP EBT Services RFP to ensure it addresses current Federal requirements regarding SNAP EBT, including regulations, policy guidance, procedures, requirements, and provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2018 and subsequent amendments and industry technical standards, including the Quest operating rules applicable to SNAP.
• Prepare updated drafts of the RFP based on research, identification, and inclusion of business and technical requirements for the Client.
• Participate in project calls with USDA/FNS concerning the re-procurement RFP and the Advanced Planning Document (APD).
• Assist the Client with evaluation and implementation of USDA/FNS recommendations and changes.
• Develop and write an evaluation plan for team evaluation of the RFP responses, including the design of pricing evaluation structure, training of evaluations, and compilation of scores for purposes of awarding the bid.
• Develop technical and cost bid evaluation criteria and scoring guidelines to enable selection of the most qualified offeror, utilizing statutorily required RFP evaluation criteria.
• Prepare training materials to be used in training the evaluation team.