SNAP Policy & Economic Stability Specialist

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking an Economic Stability Consultant to guide SNAP policies, interpret federal/state requirements, and strengthen program integrity for Louisiana residents. You will analyze complex eligibility issues and coordinate with staff to ensure accurate, compliant SNAP operations.

The role requires extensive experience in economic stability social services, with a focus on regulatory guidance, training, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Six years of economic stability social services experience; OR six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR a bachelor's degree plus three years of economic stability social services experience; OR an advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus two years of economic stability social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides programmatic and regulatory guidance and technical assistance to staff regarding SNAP policies, procedures, eligibility requirements, and program operations.
• Researches, interprets, and communicates federal regulations and state policies to ensure consistent and compliant SNAP administration.
• Monitors program implementation, staff performance, and program integrity to identify trends, problem areas, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conducts case validation reviews, analyzes findings, and recommends corrective actions to reduce errors and minimize the risk of fiscal sanctions or loss of federal funding.
• Researches and resolves complex and non-routine program, eligibility, and computer system issues, coordinating with program and field staff as needed.
• Participates in federal program reviews, special projects, workgroups, system enhancements, and user acceptance testing to support effective SNAP operations.
• Identifies training needs and develops or provides guidance and training based on policy changes, program needs, review findings, and identified performance issues.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Regulatory guidance

Program management

Research and analysis

Training development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in social sciences/business/public/health administration

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking an Economic Stability Consultant to guide SNAP policies, interpret federal/state requirements, and strengthen program integrity for Louisiana residents. You will analyze complex eligibility issues and coordinate with staff to ensure accurate, compliant SNAP operations.

The role requires extensive experience in economic stability social services, with a focus on regulatory guidance, training, and cross-team collaboration.