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Program Manager at Crossroads Talent Solutions

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree (required)
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience managing federal contracts and staff
  • Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and time management skills

Requirements:

  • Serve as the single point of accountability for contract performance, liaison with the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and provide leadership and oversight for all personnel to ensure compliance with federal regulations and SNAP policies.
  • Lead post-award activities, including kickoff meetings and contract startup; develop and manage project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocations; monitor progress to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery and implement risk mitigation.
  • Facilitate monthly progress meetings with government stakeholders and deliver weekly status reports and monthly performance reports, tracking case completion, accuracy, and staffing metrics.
  • Develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to monitor performance metrics, ensure data accuracy, and provide transparent reporting to stakeholders.

Job description

Founded in 2014, Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC is a veteran-led SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Maryland, delivering trusted program management, administrative, and mission support services to federal agencies nationwide. For more than a decade, we have supported critical operations for partners including the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, National Guard, Defense Health Agency (DHA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Known for our integrity, transparency, and commitment to excellence, Crossroads has built a solid reputation as a reliable federal partner dedicated to delivering measurable performance and taking care of the people who make each mission possible.

**Contingent Upon Award**

Program Manager (SNAP Administrative Review Surge Support)

Position Overview

The Program Manager (PM) serves as the primary lead responsible for the overall performance, delivery, and management of contract operations supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

This role oversees project execution for administrative review surge support, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant case processing while maintaining strong coordination with federal stakeholders and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Contract Management

  • Serve as the single point of accountability for contract performance, delivery, and outcomes.

  • Act as the primary liaison to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

  • Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all assigned personnel and subcontractors.

  • Ensure all work aligns with federal regulations, SNAP policies, and contract requirements.

Project Planning & Execution

  • Lead post-award activities, including kickoff meetings and contract startup.

  • Develop and manage project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocations.

  • Monitor project progress to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.

  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain performance standards.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Facilitate monthly progress meetings with government stakeholders, including preparation of agendas, documentation, and action tracking.

  • Deliver:

    • Weekly status reports (activities, staffing, risks, metrics)

    • Monthly progress reports (performance metrics, case volumes, accuracy, staffing updates)

  • Ensure transparency in performance through reporting on:

    • Case completion rates

    • Accuracy and quality metrics

    • Turnaround times

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) with measurable performance metrics.

  • Establish processes to:

    • Identify and prevent defects

    • Ensure compliance with federal regulations and SNAP policies

    • Maintain high-quality deliverables and documentation

  • Ensure adherence to performance standards, including timeliness, accuracy, and documentation quality.

Data Management & Monitoring Tools

  • Oversee development and maintenance of performance dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to track:

    • Case assignments and progress

    • Staff workload and productivity

    • Contract performance metrics

  • Ensure dashboards are accessible to government stakeholders for oversight.

Team Leadership & Staffing

  • Supervise and manage contractor personnel, including Administrative Review Specialists.

  • Ensure proper onboarding, training, and performance management of staff.

  • Maintain staffing continuity and address turnover risks proactively.

  • Manage personnel availability and ensure coverage during core hours.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Communicate regularly with FNS leadership, COR, and other stakeholders.

  • Provide timely updates on risks, issues, and recommended solutions.

  • Facilitate collaboration across legal, compliance, and operational teams.

Operational Oversight (Administrative Review Support)

  • Ensure teams:

    • Review and analyze case files and documentation

    • Prepare determination recommendations and Final Agency Decisions (FADs)

    • Maintain compliance with SNAP regulations and federal standards

  • Monitor performance against service-level expectations, including:

    • Case completion timelines (60–90 days depending on complexity)

    • Documentation accuracy and quality

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (required)

  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience managing federal contracts and staff

  • Demonstrated ability to:

    • Deliver projects on time and within budget

    • Resolve client issues and manage risks

    • Lead cross-functional teams

  • Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

  • Experience with:

    • Federal programs (USDA, SNAP, or similar)

    • Case management or legal/administrative review processes

    • Data analytics and reporting tools (Power BI, Microsoft 365 suite

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Offered
  • 401k
  • Life Insurance plans
  • Employee Health and Wellness program

Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled


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