Project Manager

Barrow Wise Consulting, LLCEnjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging technologies pique your interest; if so, Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is for you. As a multi-disciplined leader, you understand the gifts that set you apart from everyone else. Demonstrate innovative solutions to our clients. Join Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC today.The Project Manager will support Barrow Wise's Maryland Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (EBT) Program in the following areas:Create a Work Plan that identifies the steps to be taken to develop and issue the new EBT solicitation, assist in the evaluation and award of a new contract, and transition to the new contract. The Work Plan shall be inclusive of timelines with target dates, and milestones, including but not limited to, DHS and FNS review periods leading up to the EBT vendor transition/conversion.Serve as the contractor's single contract manager, and shall be the contractor's authorized interface with the CO and the CORExecute, adhere to, and provide the services set forth in the Work Plan for the development and management and oversight of the EBT solicitationConduct conference calls with EBT program office staff at least monthly and at the discretion of the Department and create any documentation for all meetings, including agendas and meeting notesDevelop ideas and strategies to be incorporated into the EBT RFPWork with the Department's procurement officer and in-house staff during the procurement process, including the facilitation of meetings, responding to questions and providing subject matter expertise and technical assistance as neededProvide technical assistance as needed during the successful implementation and rollout of a new EBT system and implementation of the new EBT contractAssist with the transition from the old contract to the new contract. Transition activities will include, but may not be limited to, assisting the Department with transition/conversion activities to mitigate risk; resolving issues; meeting any federal requirements.Serve as an expert witness, if required, regarding the RFP solicitation process, evaluation of proposals and recommendation for awardAdhere to all USDA/FNS regulations, policies, guidance, procedures, standards, requirements and provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2014, with regard to the EBT portion of the RFPDraft the APD, which must be approved by the USDA/FNS, and include all necessary requirements in accordance with guidance found in FNS Handbook 901, as applicable for SNAP EBTAn Ideal Candidate has:Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management or other related disciplinePMP5 years of related project management experienceA minimum of three (3) years of experience creating, collaborating, editing, and reviewing documents for Information Technology programsA minimum of five (5) years of experience in preparing and editing technical proposals and/or procurement or financial solicitationsExperience managing the IT Project Lifecyle from Initiation through Close-OutExperience gathering business, technical and functional IT requirementsAbility to present problem-solving strategiesEffective communication skills, customer service skills, and ability to build effective work relationshipsComprehensive knowledge of Federal SNAP EBT and TANF regulations, and related policy, guidance, and provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2014 as applicable to the SNAPComprehensive knowledge of Quest® operating rules applicable to SNAP EBTPrior experience drafting a scope of work for EBT systems and inclusion of the necessary and applicable state statutory and regulatory requirementsTechnical writing and proposal development samplesThree supervisory referencesAbility to independently perform multiple tasks with dynamic prioritiesUS CitizenJob Type: Full-timeApplicants selected for employment will be subject to a Federal background investigation.Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC offers an ethical, creative, challenging, diverse, and rewarding experience. Join us and become part of an enthusiastic, responsible team that delivers innovative solutions to our clients. We provide competitive compensation packages, attractive benefits, and great careers. Barrow Wise is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LBGT.Our employees stand behind Barrow Wise's core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and collaboration. We are confident that Barrow Wise's core values, business model, and team focus create positive career paths for our employees. Barrow Wise's will continue to lead the industry in delivering new solutions to clients, and persevere until the client is overjoyed.