Senior SNAP Policy Lead - Nutrition & Compliance

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina DHHS seeks a Human Services Program Consultant III (NS) to lead SNAP policy development and supervise two policy consultants. The role interprets federal/state rules, guides county implementation, and ensures compliant eligibility and benefits processing.

The candidate will coordinate policy changes, analyze federal guidance, and collaborate with HSBI, CQIS, and county staff. This role focuses on leadership, policy accuracy, and program integrity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline related to the program and four years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the program area and six years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Directs revisions to FNS Manual sections, administrative letters and county guidance.
• Coordinates with NC FAST users, CQIS, HSBIA and policy liaison before a change request is written.
• Analyzes federal legislation, regulations and guidance, including SNAP changes.
• Develops implementation options and resolves escalated questions from counties and staff.
• Manages waivers, state plans and federal reports; coordinates data requirements.
• Supervises policy consultants and ensures timely publication and publication steps.

Skills

SNAP policy experience

NC FAST eligibility system

Federal waivers/state plans

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

State of North Carolina DHHS seeks a Human Services Program Consultant III (NS) to lead SNAP policy development and supervise two policy consultants. The role interprets federal/state rules, guides county implementation, and ensures compliant eligibility and benefits processing.

The candidate will coordinate policy changes, analyze federal guidance, and collaborate with HSBI, CQIS, and county staff. This role focuses on leadership, policy accuracy, and program integrity.