Senior Executive for Farm Programs Policy & Operations

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 204,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Performance-based awards

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking a Senior Executive Service (SES) level II position to lead strategic policy delivery across Farm Bill programs.

This role oversees a vast national-to-field operation and a decentralized structure of state and county offices, guiding policy interpretation and data management while advancing programs for diverse farmers. Candidate must meet ECQ/TQ requirements addressed in a two-page resume and be QRB-certified before appointment.

Qualifications

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) must be addressed within a two-page resume.
• ECQs must be certified by the SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) prior to appointment if not already covered.
• Applicants must submit the ECQ/TQ narratives as part of the resume package; separate narratives will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic support to the Deputy Administrator in implementing Farm Bill, Farm Program, and Farm Loan Program policies.
• Directs and coordinates national-to-field delivery of policies and operational guidance.
• Oversees daily operations of multiple divisions and a large decentralized field structure.
• Establishes and maintains communication between national, state, and county offices; provides policy interpretation.
• Oversees workforce training, operational readiness, and organizational capabilities.
• Directs development and dissemination of policies and systems for farm and producer data management.
• Advances initiatives supporting beginning, socially disadvantaged, and family farmers including credit, risk management, and operational assistance.
• Oversees national program and administrative performance and cost-management strategies.
• Cultivates partnerships and represents FSA in engagements with agencies and stakeholders.

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking a Senior Executive Service (SES) level II position to lead strategic policy delivery across Farm Bill programs.

This role oversees a vast national-to-field operation and a decentralized structure of state and county offices, guiding policy interpretation and data management while advancing programs for diverse farmers. Candidate must meet ECQ/TQ requirements addressed in a two-page resume and be QRB-certified before appointment.