Program Specialist

Food and Nutrition Service • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Program Specialist is located in the Deputy Administrator of State Support & Evaluations in one of three program areas: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Support and Evaluation; Community Nutrition Programs Support and Evaluation; or Technology, Modernization, and Integrity Support and Evaluation. The Community Nutrition area seeks individuals with experience in W.I.C., Food Distribution, Child Nutrition Community, and Child Nutrition Schools programs.

The role evaluates comprehensive documents submitted by agencies for appropriateness, compliance with program rules, and general financial requirements. The specialist serves as the subject matter expert for regulations and administrative policies in the assigned area, leads negotiations of corrective actions to address findings and recommendations, and independently follows up on review reports to close findings within agreed timeframes. The specialist also researches relevant sources, analyzes information, and provides timely and reliable program information, technical assistance, guidance, and training to internal and external customers.

This federal position requires U.S. citizenship or national status, applicable Selective Service registration or exemption, satisfactory completion of background and/or fingerprint checks, direct deposit, and successful completion of E-Verify. The selected candidate must serve a one-year probationary period. Flexible work arrangements may be available according to agency policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level, including researching program policies, evaluating programs for compliance with applicable policies, advising on policy application to solve compliance problems, and developing written reports; or qualifying graduate education; or an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education.
• Qualifying education must be from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the work.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service or exempt.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in W.I.C., Food Distribution, Child Nutrition Community, or Child Nutrition Schools programs for the Community Nutrition Programs Support and Evaluation area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate comprehensive documents submitted by agencies for appropriateness, adherence to program rules, and general financial requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for program regulations and administrative policies in the assigned area.
• Lead negotiation of corrective actions addressing findings and recommendations.
• Independently follow up on review reports to bring findings to closure within agreed timeframes.
• Research appropriate sources and obtain needed information.
• Research and analyze information to provide timely, reliable program information, technical assistance, guidance, and training to internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level