WIC-MIS Senior Consultant - Maximus

*Position is contingent upon contract award*

Are you passionate about supporting critical public health programs? We're looking for a skilled professional with at least three years of experience working with the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). In this role, you'll contribute to system planning, procurement, and implementation while collaborating with state and local governments. If you excel in communication, take initiative, and are proficient in Microsoft programs, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. Join us in shaping vital community programs!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with project managers on various initiatives and projects to track progress and provide support as necessary.

- Support leadership in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, is on time, and within budget.

- Work closely with management and work groups to create and maintain work plan documents.

- Track the status and due dates of projects.

- Manage relationships with project staff responsible for projects.

- Produce regular weekly and monthly status reports that could include; work plan status, target dates, budget, resource capacity, and other reports as needed.

- Facilitate regular meetings and reviews.

- Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Additional Minimum Requirements:

- Minimum of three (3) years of experience with the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program

- Experience with WIC system planning, procurement, and implementation

- Experience working with state and/or local governments and policies

- Excellent verbal and writing skills

- Ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks

- Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience with the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for WIC and/or SNAP

- Experience with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Experience developing Implementation Advance Planning Documents (IAPDs)

- Experience developing Request for Proposals (RFPs)

- PMP certification or equivalent project management work experience with a willingness to obtain a PMP certification

- Experience using and developing content in Smartsheet

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position

$

100,000.00

Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position

$

120,000.00