Lead, SNAP

Join Our Mission. Shape the Future.

At NCOA, we are on a mission to create the conditions for all to age well in America—today and into the future. Every day, we work to improve the lives of millions of older adults through innovative programs, trusted advocacy, and meaningful partnerships that advance health, economic security, and equity.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Lead, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to bring their expertise, vision, and passion to help drive our mission forward. This leader will play a pivotal role in advancing equitable access to nutrition assistance programs by providing national leadership, technical assistance, and policy expertise that strengthens SNAP implementation and improves outcomes for older adults.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished public benefits and nutrition policy professional who thrives on building collaborative partnerships, translating complex policy into practical solutions, and advancing evidence-informed strategies that improve access to essential benefits. They will embrace and exemplify NCOA's core values of Caring for All, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect, fostering a culture of excellence while helping ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to age with dignity, purpose, and security.

If you are ready to make a lasting difference while leading with purpose, we invite you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead,Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a central role in the development and coordination of programmatic activities within the Center for Economic Well-Being (CEW). Serving as a subject matter expert on SNAP and other nutrition assistance programs, the Lead, SNAP provides technical assistance (TA), capacity building, and policy expertise to entities and grantees receiving MIPPA and SNAP grant funding. This role requires knowledge of how federal policies impact state administration and implementation of SNAP and related nutrition assistance programs.

Working independently and collaboratively with members of the Economic Security & Social Safety Net (ESSSN) and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) teams, the Lead, SNAP plans and delivers guidance, training, TA, and capacity building to constituents, community partners, and state leadership. The Lead, SNAP collaborates with NCOA staff and external partners to advance national strategies that strengthen access to nutrition assistance programs, promote evidence-based and promising practices, and improve outcomes for older adults through education, policy expertise, and stakeholder engagement. This includes sharing our findings, elevating lessons learned, and amplifying the voices of vulnerable older adults and the organizations that serve them.

Positions at this level typically report to a director or senior director and require deep subject matter expertise, advanced knowledge and experience, as well as the ability to independently lead complex or high-impact work. Incumbents are required to exercise independent judgement within their scope of work and require minimal oversight. These roles often serve as recognized subject matter experts and may represent an area of specialization across the organization. Incumbents generally have five or more years of experience in their discipline and a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, as well as substantive experience at this level. Graduate level degrees may be considered in lieu of experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a strategic, mission-driven leader with a passion for strengthening access to nutrition assistance programs, improving outcomes for older adults, and creating meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the application link provided. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Please note that we are unable to accept phone calls regarding this position.

NCOA is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range published in this job posting reflects the market range for positions based in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. Because NCOA employs staff in multiple states, compensation may vary based on an employee's primary work location through our geographic pay structure. Geographic differentials are established using regional labor market data to ensure competitive and equitable pay across locations. Final starting salary will be determined based on the employee's work location, relevant experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity.

NCOA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.