Program Management Iii

Overview

This experience must be clearly documented on your application, and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as "N/A," "In Cover Letter," or "See Resume" will not be accepted.

• THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS

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This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) exists to safeguard the health and well‑being for low income, financially eligible households by providing food assistance benefits redeemable for food items at authorized retailers. The program operates on a statewide basis in all counties providing certification (eligibility determination based on State/Federal rules and guidelines) and authorizing issuance of benefits to approximately 330,000 households monthly.

The unit must provide for the establishment and implementation of SNAP laws, rules, and policies at the state and local levels to ensure applicants receive timely and accurate benefits.

This section is responsible for federal policy interpretation and implementation, creation of statewide rules and policies, monitoring program performance, statewide training, issuance accountability, and establishing fraud controls, employment and training program referral and coordination, building systems for continuous program improvement, and collection of benefit over payments. This position exists to direct, monitor, and evaluate program expenditures and contract requirements necessary to utilize federal funding.

Evaluation and monitoring includes operations at the State and county levels.

Hybrid Position with a minimum of 2 required in-office days

These Requirements Are Subject To Change.

Provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the 64 county departments of social/human services that administer SNAP via a wide array of supports including program planning, development, capacity building, monitoring, technical assistance, and evaluation. Maintains a framework of service delivery that incorporates rules, procedures, and the CBMS automated system, designed for accurate and timely eligibility determinations. Develops operational plans for all SNAP programs to achieve strategic objectives established by federal law, state statute, and the department’s mission and division goals.

Manages the monitoring of county activities, ensuring overall compliance with the terms of applicable federal and state statutes, and program rules. Utilizes county site visits, management evaluations, targeted county monitoring, and reviews of county work processes. Initiates proactive support for county departments in the form of technical assistance, tools, resources, assessment, and business process reengineering. Implements corrective action plans, as required.

Responsible for statewide review and communication to counties concerning overall compliance in meeting application, redetermination, accuracy, and other compliance factors subject to potential federal and state penalties and sanctions.

Responsible for interpreting and applying Federal regulations for integration into state regulations and county level policies. Works with other Unit Managers to oversee the development of program guidance to 64 counties by implementing policy and procedure through the use of rules promulgation, informational memos, and rules interpretation and clarification. Initiates and develops new policy and rules in response to new legislation, federal requirements, or for the purpose of program improvement and modernization.

Ensures policy is correctly reflected within the CBMS automated system. Coordinates with the Division Director and other Unit Managers to develop and implement program and policy objectives and support short and long term strategies to encourage, promote and reward outstanding performance. Collaborates with and provides direction to other divisions, departments, county departments, county partners, and advocates around program policy analysis, recommendation, and development.

Works directly with the State Board Administration and its established processes and protocols to manage new and revised rules through the clearance process. Ensures an ongoing and collaborative working relationship with the Office of Appeals and Office of Administrative Courts, along with federal or state reviewers and auditors.

This position ensures that the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) has the subject matter functionality required to accurately determine eligibility, issue payments, establish claims, and capture historical participant data through the correct…