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. Attorneys 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**
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.
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 Officers 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (6090 days depending on complexity)
Documentation accuracy and quality
Bachelors 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
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
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
Required Experience:
Manager
Crossroads Talent Solutions, LLC (Crossroads) is a Small Business Administration (SBA) 8a Business Development participant and Certified Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with over 20 years of professional experience in the military, government, and the private s ... View more