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D. Collaborate with other program units on the utilization of CDP Data Marts to better understand programmatic and outcome trends based on WIC administrative and EBT data.

E. Collaborate with the BFHN Division of Family Health Data and Analytics to support and provide WIC data for the WIC Needs Assessment, PRAMS, PELL and various research projects, as needed.

F. Collaborate with Nutrition Services on extraction of data and completion of questionnaires for the biennial Participant & Program Characteristics Report.

G. Collaborate with other program units on programming and reports regarding participant recruitment and retention as well as benefit redemption issues at the local program level.

H. Collaborate with other program units on maintenance and monitoring of the WIC Card processor contracts.

I. Collaborate with other program units to develop and implement data sharing initiatives with related programs, including SNAP, MassHealth and other BFHN programs, to improve coordination and referrals.

VIII. To represent Massachusetts WIC and Systems at meetings and conferences and to exchange technical expertise relevant to the operation and interests of Massachusetts WIC, DPH, NERO, other states’ WIC programs, USDA, and other entities.

A. Participate in Local Program Training & Business, Local Program Work Group, and other task force and work group meetings.

B. Coordinate IT project teams comprised of staff from Systems and other program units.

C. Participate in meetings and technical seminars organized or required by USDA/NERO.

D. Collaborate with USDA and other states’ WIC programs to track current trends in MIS and EBT system approaches.

E. Collaborate with other states on technical issues, as needed.

IX. To collaborate with other program units on the organization, management, implementation, and review of ongoing operational tasks and projects.

A. Participate in BFHN planning processes and activities and in Departmental cross cutting initiatives.

B. Collaborate with other program units to review and enhance Caseload & Funding Allocation Methodologies analysis, as needed.

C. Collaborate with other program units to support quality improvement systems, emphasizing health and program management outcomes.