Date Posted: 10/15/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 509293
Industry: Government
Job Title: SNAP EBT Planning & Procurement Consultant
Job Location: Pierre, SD, USA, 57501
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Primarily remote with some onsite work possibility
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 25
Min Hourly Rate($): 90.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 95.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Cost analysis, Planview, Project Plans
Experience Desired:
Prepare updated drafts of the RFP based on Consultant’s research (0 yrs),
Identification, and inclusion of business and technical requirements (0 yrs),
Participate in project calls with USDA/FNS concerning the re-procurement RFP and the ADP (0 yrs),
Assist the Agency with evaluation and implementation of USDA/FNS recommendations and changes (0 yrs)
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Remote work is permitted, but the successful candidate must be able to travel to South Dakota for required on-site meetings, testing, or other project activities. Travel costs will be reimbursed separately. Lodging, mileage, and meals will be reimbursed at state rates.
Required Skills and Experience:
• 5+ years of experience managing or advising on government SNAP EBT, public-benefits payment, or comparable benefits administration system procurements and implementations.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex government RFP development, including federal and state requirements, business and technical specifications, procurement documentation, and vendor deliverables.
• Hands-on experience preparing or updating USDA/FNS Advanced Planning Documents (APDs), Implementation APDs (IAPDs), or APD Updates (IAPDUs) in accordance with applicable federal guidance.
• Proven experience designing RFP evaluation frameworks, including technical and cost scoring models, pricing analysis, evaluator training, scoring documentation, and award recommendations.
• Experience leading end-to-end benefits-system testing, including integration, performance, regression, user acceptance, and system acceptance testing, with documented acceptance criteria and Go/No-Go decisions.
• Strong experience coordinating government agencies, federal stakeholders, system integrators, EBT processors, and procurement teams to resolve compliance issues, manage dependencies, and meet mandated deadlines.
• Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, resource planning, cost analysis, risk management, and budget documentation for large-scale public-sector technology procurements; Planview experience is an advantage.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Experience with SNAP EBT procurement, implementation, modernization, or processor transitions
• Experience preparing USDA/FNS APDs, IAPDs, or IAPDUs
• Strong background in government RFP development and vendor evaluation
• Experience designing cost evaluation models and technical scoring frameworks
• Experience managing system acceptance testing for public-benefits or payment platforms
• Familiarity with Planview, project cost analysis, project scheduling, and risk management
• Strong written communication, stakeholder coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities:
• Review and revise the South Dakota SNAP EBT Services Request for Proposal (RFP) to reflect current federal requirements, regulations, policy guidance, procedures, and applicable industry standards
• Research and incorporate relevant provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2018 and subsequent amendments, along with applicable Quest operating rules
• Develop and update business and technical requirements specific to South Dakota
• Participate in project meetings with USDA/FNS regarding the procurement RFP and Advanced Planning Documents
• Help the agency assess and implement recommendations or required changes from USDA/FNS
• Develop a comprehensive evaluation plan for reviewing and scoring RFP responses
• Establish technical and cost evaluation criteria, pricing structures, scoring guidelines, and award recommendation documentation
• Prepare evaluator training materials, scoring worksheets, and summary reports
• Train evaluation team members on the evaluation methodology and tools
• Coordinate with the agency to identify cost-effective training options, including virtual or on-site sessions
• Prepare and submit Implementation Advanced Planning Documents (IAPDs) and updates (IAPDUs) for USDA/FNS review and approval
• Ensure documents comply with applicable federal regulations and the current version of FNS Handbook 901
• Develop required documentation covering project scope, functional requirements, system design, capacity, project management, resource needs, security, training, schedules, milestones, cost allocation, and budgets
• Identify material changes to scope, architecture, procurement approach, cost allocation, funding, or schedule that may require an APD update
• Coordinate with agency stakeholders to ensure required planning documents are complete and submitted on schedule
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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