Summary
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.
Duties
Provides executive leadership and oversight for national SNAP program operations, including policy execution, program integrity, workload management, and strategic initiatives.
Guides implementation and oversight of SNAP across the Agency, including improper payment monitoring, State administrative integrity efforts, Employment and Training program oversight, and disaster response activities.
Directs SNAP Implementation and Oversight staff and subordinate divisions, setting organizational vision, priorities, and resource allocation strategies to achieve program objectives.
Develops and recommends short- and long-term program goals, procedures, and regulatory changes aligned with statute, USDA policy, and emerging national needs.
Evaluates national program performance using data from studies, surveys, and reports to identify issues, ensure program integrity, and propose regulatory modifications.
Leads national program response to unanticipated events (e.g., natural disasters, public health emergencies), ensuring timely and compliant program adjustments.
Oversees State agency monitoring, provides technical assistance and training, and responds to audits and external reviews to support effective Federal–State partnership administration.
Represents FNA in engagements with Federal agencies, State and local governments, non-profits, advocacy groups, and industry stakeholders to communicate program priorities and maintain collaborative relationships.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by a review board using only the information submitted within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their resume sufficient possession of the ECQs & TQs will be determined to be ineligible for further consideration. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, you must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12993495