Quick Summary
Policy leadership: Directs revisions to FNS Manual sections, administrative letters and county guidance. Identifies the governing authority, effective date,
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Key responsibilities include:
Policy leadership: Directs revisions to FNS Manual sections, administrative letters and county guidance. Identifies the governing authority, effective date, affected cases and steps counties must take to implement each change. Shares responsibility with the Policy Implementation and Training Manager for each proposed NC FAST change request. Coordinates with county NC FAST users, Continuous Quality Improvement Specialists (CQIS), HSBIA and the NC FAST policy liaison before a change request is written, prepare a short policy paper (current rule, authority, the change and its expected effect on accuracy, timeliness, access and worker burden) with the policy requirements and expected results, and submit them for approval by the Deputy Assistant Director, the Assistant Director and the Deputy Director for Nutrition. Answers policy questions during development and confirms before release that test results match policy. Analyzes federal legislation, regulations and applicable guidance, including SNAP changes under H.R. 1. Develops implementation options and identifies decisions requiring legal, fiscal or departmental review. Resolves escalated questions from counties, CQIS and the FNS Help Desk. Maintains documented interpretations so comparable cases receive consistent treatment.
Federal compliance: Manages program content for waiver requests, state plans, federal reports and Management Evaluation responses. Coordinates official data requirements with HSBIA and assigns follow-up to the responsible program staff. Coordinates policy issues with USDA regional and national staff. Documents the question, response and authority before incorporating a federal interpretation into statewide instructions.
Supervision and unit management: Assigns policy portfolios, reviews consultants' analyses and develops their research and writing skills. Maintains coverage for urgent questions while completing scheduled policy revisions. Reviews policy products for legal support, internal consistency and county feasibility. Tracks unresolved questions and completes the required approval and publication steps.
Policy response to findings: Works with QA, QC and analysts to determine whether recurring errors arise from unclear policy, inconsistent implementation or an unmet training need. Provides approved policy content for curriculum, case exercises and urgent county resources. Reviews whether proposed solutions preserve correct eligibility determinations and participant protections.
County and committee engagement: Explains policy decisions and implementation requirements to county leaders, committees and work groups. Uses their questions to identify provisions that need clarification. Prepares program analyses for legislative, fiscal and leadership inquiries, with the applicable authority and expected county workload clearly stated.
Preferred experience with:
-SNAP policy at the state or federal level
-NC FAST eligibility system
-Federal management Evaluations, waivers or state plans
Salary Range: $57,983 - $101,470
Recruitment Range $57,983 - $79,726
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
-Demonstrated experience with a federally funded program that provides nutrition assistance or economic benefits (e.g., Food and Nutrition Services, Summer EBT, Medicaid, TANF/Work First, Energy Assistance, School Meals, WIC, CACFP, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience with policy development and implementation and/or policy compliance/monitoring for a statewide or large-scale program.
- Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance and formulating them into policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team, supervising staff, or serving in a lead consultative capacity.
- Demonstrated experience presenting policy or program information to large groups such as trainings, webinars, or conferences.
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~1 min readWhat We Offer
~1 min readThe State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for state benefits.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $57,983–$101,470 a year
- 19% above the $67,000 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,221 salaries).
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- United States
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- Posted
- November 13, 2026
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- November 13, 2026
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- November 13, 2026
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