Tda – Assistant Director For Food And Nutrition Business Management

Apr 29, 2026

Texas Department of Agriculture

Salary Information: B26 – $8,800.00 – $9,500.00/MO.

State Classification:

Director I – 1620

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Posting Number:26-58624-1R

Location:

Austin, TX

Telework Option:

TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work.

The Assistant Director for Business Management will perform advanced managerial work and assist with overseeing the effective management of the Business Management section within the Food & Nutrition (F&N) division. You will manage complex issues; be involved in long-term planning to contribute to the attainment of the division’s goals, objectives, and mission; monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations;

and manage complex projects. You will supervise the work of others. You will serve as the backup of the Director for Business Management, as needed. You will work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Assist the Director for Business Management in directing and coordinating activities of staff operations statewide to include planning, developing, reporting, overseeing, and evaluating projects, schedules, and work plans.

Provide direct supervision of section staff including, but not limited to, objective assessment of staff performance and productivity, identification of appropriate education and training needs for staff, time and leave reporting, staff workflow, partnering meetings, coaching sessions and other associated staff meetings.

Ensure all financial, accounting, procurement and contract, compliance and technical assistance activities required for Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) administered by the Business Management sections are compliant with all federal and state rules and regulations and make recommendations to correct behaviors and processes that increase risk to the agency.

Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; work with sections to revise procedures and ensure section processes are performed consistently while meeting required levels of customer service and professionalism.

Evaluate and assess staff performance and productivity and identify appropriate education and training needs for staff to increase regulatory understanding, process efficiency, and performance outputs.

Assess budget requests, monitor budget expenditures, and recommend adjustments as necessary.

Serve as the state-level liaison for external stakeholders, to include the production and timely dissemination of program information, data and reports, timely resolution of compliance and regulatory issues, and the management of high profile, high-risk situations with external stakeholders.

Represent the division and agency locally, statewide and at the federal level for all matters related to Business Management policies and procedures, including speaking engagements.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

(The application must state how each of the following qualifications are met – resumes do not take the place of the required state of Texas application which must be completed in CAPPS or WIT.)

Bachelor’s Degree (one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college).

Five(5) years of experience general accounting, government finance, budget and/or financial reconciliation.

Two(2) years of experience serving in a director, manager, or supervisor role.

Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.