Senior Consultant - WIC Business and Technology Consulting

Senior Consultant

Maximus is hiring a remote Senior Consultant to support our Project Modernization Consulting team. The Senior Consultant will work with State agencies related to Health and Human Services programs. Strong experience with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is required for this role, as is experience with:

• WIC Management Information Systems (MIS) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) technology
• United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration (USDA FNA) programs, regulations, and
• Handbook 901.

Why Maximus?

• Competitive Compensation – Annual bonuses based on performance included!
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• Future Planning – Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• Paid Time Off Package – Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Holistic Wellness Support – Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition Platform – Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• Employee Perks and Discounts – Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources – Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• Professional Development Opportunities – Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

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.
• Lead and support assigned initiatives, ensuring activities are executed in accordance with Maximus policies, procedures, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, leadership, and cross-functional teams to plan, execute, monitor, and support projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and according to scope.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project work plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, budgets, resource capacity, and project status.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret client and project data to provide assessments, recommendations, and solutions that support project objectives and informed decision-making.
• Produce high-quality project deliverables, reports, and documentation that meet scope, quality, schedule, and financial performance expectations.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder reviews, and client engagements; document outcomes and track action items to completion.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships through professional, solution-oriented communication and exceptional service delivery.
• Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, due dates, and performance metrics, providing regular status updates and recommendations to leadership and clients.
• Contribute to client satisfaction and project success by proactively identifying opportunities to improve outcomes, increase value, and address challenges.
• Support business development efforts by identifying potential sales opportunities and contributing to proposal development when needed.
• Manage and coordinate relationships with project team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful execution.
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