Description
The Cherokee Nation seeks a qualified firm or individual to act as Technical Project Coordinator (TPC) for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program. The TPC will manage the migration of the legacy Summer EBT platform to an online EBT solution, coordinate multiple third‑party vendors, ensure compliance with USDA/FNS regulations, and provide ongoing status reporting and risk management throughout the contract period. The effort is part‑time (average 20 hours/week) and runs until September 30, 2026, with optional extensions through September 30, 2028.
• Provide full‑cycle project management for the migration of the Summer EBT system, including requirements capture, milestone tracking, and deliverable oversight.
• Coordinate technical integration among existing vendors (HungerFree Oklahoma/Asemio, Solitrans, Nations Benefits, SoliSystems) and ensure compliance with USDA/FNS standards (ANSI X9.93, NIST).
• Deliver regular status reports to Cherokee Nation Public Health, manage risk/issue logs, and support user‑acceptance testing and certification of the new online card solution.
• Must hold required professional licenses, maintain specified insurance coverage, and possess current TERO certification to qualify for Indian Preference points.
• Work will be primarily remote/hybrid with occasional on‑site visits at Cherokee Nation facilities in Tahlequah, OK.