Vice President, SNAP EBT

SMI Management, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SMI Management, LLC is seeking a VP, SNAP EBT to lead day-to-day performance, vendor governance, and cardholder experience across live state programs. You will own vendor relationships, service levels, and operational issues, while guiding proposal development and ensuring compliant, well-run service delivery.

This is a strategic, non-technical leadership role. The position oversees cross-functional teams, supports new-state opportunities, and drives improvements in operations, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in SNAP EBT program operations, including vendor management and day-to-day service delivery.
• Direct experience managing SNAP EBT vendor relationships and SLAs across processors and network partners.
• Experience with SNAP EBT mechanics, eligibility interfaces, EBT switch integration, and retailer networks.
• Proven ability to drive root-cause analysis and resolve operational issues in a regulated SNAP/EBT environment.
• Track record of improving cardholder experience within SNAP EBT or similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor governance and service delivery for SNAP EBT state programs, ensuring adherence to SLAs and contract terms.
• Lead operations to optimize cardholder experience and support cross-state implementations and initiatives.
• Own compliance posture for live programs, aligning with USDA/FD and PCI DSS requirements.
• Support proposal development with SME input on system design and state-specific requirements.
• Collaborate across Documentation and multiple SMI departments to document processes and communicate changes.

Skills

Vendor management

SNAP EBT operations

State agency relationships

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Windows/Office

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SMI is a leading provider in government payment solutions, developing state-of-the‑art solutions and running complex human services operations. We are focused on serving our government clients and their end‑customers: some of the most in‑need families and individuals in the United States. Our mission is to “Go the Extra Mile with a Passion to Serve”. With over 50 years in operation as a family‑owned and operated business, SMI has grown to over 700 employees across the country. SMI considers its employees and customers as part of our extended family. We are truly a family, serving families.

The VP, SNAP EBT is a strategic operations leader responsible for the day‑to‑day performance of SMI’s SNAP EBT product, with direct accountability for vendor governance, service delivery, and the cardholder experience across every live state program. Reporting to the General Manager, Card Services, this role owns the vendor relationships, service levels, and operational issues that determine whether SNAP EBT programs run smoothly for state partners and the cardholders they serve. The role also serves as the subject‑matter expert supporting new‑state proposal development, ensuring that solution requirements reflect what SMI can deliver operationally. This is a product and operations ownership role, not a technical role: the VP directs SMI’s technical teams and vendor partners toward compliant, well‑run service delivery, and is accountable for outcomes rather than for performing the underlying technical work directly. Other duties as assigned.

Vendor & Partner Management

Organize, plan, and supervise all aspects of relationships with key vendors supporting SNAP EBT, including executing the strategy for new enhancements. Review vendor reporting on a regular cadence to confirm compliance with contract SLAs, and ... Own relationships with processing and card program management partners, holding them to defined service levels and performance standards.

Operations & Cardholder Experience

Perform critical business analysis of issues identified by agents or state partners, including identifying root cause(s) and value‑added opportunities for improvement in a timely manner. Lead and support special projects, reporting, and initiatives related to enhancing the cardholder experience wherever a vendor is involved, in order to achieve departmental objectives. Troubleshoot issues related to critical vendors promptly to mitigate impact to cardholders or state partners. Serve as executive owner of state agency relationships after contract award, holding primary accountability for implementation and ongoing operations.

Program Compliance & Certification

Own Food Nutrition Administration (FNA) certification outcomes for each new state, coordinating with technical teams on system design accuracy and federal reporting compliance ahead of FNA review. Own the operational risk and compliance posture for live programs, ensuring general adherence to USDA/FNA requirements along with applicable PCI DSS and state‑specific requirements.

Proposal & Solution Support

Serve as subject matter expert supporting SNAP EBT proposal development, partnering with Proposal Management on system design documents, RFP response sections, and solution narratives. Help define and build out solution requirements for new SNAP EBT state pursuits, ensuring proposed capabilities reflect what can actually be delivered and supported operationally. Translate lessons from live‑state vendor and cardholder operations into proposal content, so future commitments are grounded in operational reality.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Process

Work with the Documentation team to ensure all new processes are fully documented, and that any necessary announcements are made to inform stakeholders of upcoming changes. Maintain a thorough understanding of company processes and policy requirements. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with various SMI departments and entities.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SNAP EBT program operations, spanning vendor management, state agency relationships, and day‑to‑day service delivery.
• Direct experience managing SNAP EBT vendor relationships and SLAs, including EBT processors, card program managers, and network partners.
• Working knowledge of SNAP EBT program mechanics, including eligibility system interfaces, EBT switch integration, and retailer/merchant network operations.
• Experience driving root cause analysis and operational issue resolution within a SNAP EBT or comparable benefits‑disbursement operating model.
• Experience improving cardholder experience specifically within SNAP EBT or other government benefit card programs.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with technical teams to deliver compliant, regulated SNAP EBT program operations.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert on SNAP EBT procurement responses, including defining solution requirements for RFP submissions.
• Ability to travel as needed to support state agency relationships and program implementations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with a state SNAP EBT agency or the Food Nutrition Administration (FNA) on certification or compliance matters.
• Experience with third‑party risk management (TPRM) frameworks and vendor oversight practices in a regulated environment.
• Track record of improving cardholder or customer experience metrics through vendor performance management.
• Must be fluent in English Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Office

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you are looking for a meaningful and fulfilling career, we hope you will join us at SMI.

SMI is a leading provider in government payment solutions, developing state‑of‑the‑art solutions and running complex human services operations. We are focused on serving our government clients and their end‑customers: some of the most in‑need families and individuals in the United States. Our mission is to “Go the Extra Mile with a Passion to Serve”. With over 50 years in operation as a family‑owned and operated business, SMI has grown to over 700 employees across the country. SMI considers its employees and customers as part of our extended family. We are truly a family, serving families.

SMI recruits individuals who are technical, creative, innovative, customer‑focused, and most importantly, willing to Go the Extra Mile.

Our culture is one of teamwork, dedication, empowerment, and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance. We offer an optimal atmosphere for career growth and achievement, while remaining competitive in compensation and benefits.