Assistant Director, Food & Nutrition Business Ops

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Paid Health & Life Insurance for staff

Paid Holidays

Longevity Pay

Vision

Dependent Optional Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Agriculture is seeking an Assistant Director for Food and Nutrition Business Management in Austin to oversee the Business Management section within the F&N division. You will guide long-term planning, ensure compliance, and supervise staff.

This exempt, director-level role requires strong accounting/budget experience, stakeholder collaboration, and travel up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college.
• Five years of experience general accounting, government finance, budget and/or financial reconciliation.
• Two years of experience serving in a director, manager, or supervisor role.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director for Business Management in directing and coordinating statewide staff operations, planning, developing, reporting, overseeing, and evaluating projects, schedules, and work plans.
• Direct supervision of section staff including performance assessment, training needs, time and leave reporting, and coaching sessions.
• Ensure all financial, accounting, procurement and contract activities for CNPs comply with federal/state rules; recommend process improvements to reduce risk.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; ensure consistent processes and high customer service levels.
• Evaluate staff performance and identify education/training needs to increase regulatory understanding and efficiency.
• Assess budget requests, monitor expenditures, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Serve as the state-level liaison for external stakeholders and timely dissemination of program information and reports.
• Represent the division and agency locally, statewide, and at the federal level for Business Management matters, including speaking engagements.
• Follow all TDA policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Public administration

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Texas Department of Agriculture is seeking an Assistant Director for Food and Nutrition Business Management in Austin to oversee the Business Management section within the F&N division. You will guide long-term planning, ensure compliance, and supervise staff.

This exempt, director-level role requires strong accounting/budget experience, stakeholder collaboration, and travel up to 20% as needed.