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Child Nutrition Implementation & Oversight Director
Food and Nutrition Service · Posted 56 days ago
About the Role
This position is designated as SES, Career-Reserved. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level I with a salary range of $192,332- $204,121 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.
What You'll Do
- →Provides executive leadership and oversight for all Child Nutrition (CN) program operations, including policy implementation, workload management, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and outreach.
- →Guides administration of CN programs—including NSLP, SBP, SMP, CACFP, FFVP, S-EBT, and SFSP—to ensure effective delivery of nutritious meals and snacks to children and support to schools and childcare institutions.
- →Leads the CN Implementation and Oversight organization, setting strategic direction for subordinate divisions responsible for program integrity, operational support, and policy implementation and technical assistance.
- →Develops and recommends national program goals, long-range strategies consistent with statutory requirements, USDA priorities, and emerging program needs.
- →Provides leadership and guidance to FNA components and State agencies through policy instructions, technical assistance, training, waiver management, and development of operational tools and resources.
- →Evaluates program integrity and performance by reviewing studies, audits, management evaluations, and program data to identify issues and recommend operational, regulatory, or policy improvements.
- →Leads national CN program responses to emergencies—including natural disasters and public health events—requiring rapid operational adjustments in alignment with Congressional and Administration direction.
- →Represents FNA with Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, advocacy organizations, and industry partners to communicate CN priorities, strengthen collaboration, and support effective program outcomes.
Personality Fit
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