This position is located in Alexandria, VA (approximately 6.4 miles outside of Washington, DC).
This position is located in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Benefit Redemption Division, Retailer Operations Branch.
Specifically, the Retailer Operations Branch oversees system development, web management, help desk operations, data analysis, and provides operational support for all staff involved in SNAP retail management functions. Staff works with the Office of Information Technology, contractors, and Regional/Field stakeholders to document business processes, identify re-engineering opportunities, and implement solutions that improve the effectiveness of program management. The Retailer Operations Branch is responsible for several systems that are considered major investments for the Agency; this announcement seeks to fill the program-area project managers for those systems. These are Program not IT positions.
The mission of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is to increase food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people with access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. FNS provides excellent opportunities for specialized training through its own facilities and outside resources. Career guidance and on- and off-the-job training programs are tailored to an individual employee's needs. If you want to apply your knowledge and skills to food program activities that seek to strengthen America, there is a challenging and rewarding career waiting for you with FNS!
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