ASSISTANT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR FIELD OPERATIONS

Washington, DC · full time · Executive

$204,122 – $216,010

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This executive-level position oversees the national field operations of the USDA Farm Service Agency, coordinating policy implementation across 51 state and 2,200 county offices. It suits experienced senior leaders comfortable managing large, geographically dispersed organizations and translating agricultural policy into consistent field-level execution.

Our summary, not Farm Service Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

Senior-level experience leading complex national agricultural programs in a large, decentralized field organization
Experience implementing agricultural policies, Farm Bill authorities, Farm Programs, and Farm Loan Programs nationwide
Demonstrated ability to lead a geographically dispersed workforce through strategic planning and senior-level staff supervision
Experience fostering accountability and nondiscriminatory practices while managing complex personnel matters
Ability to build strategic partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies and agricultural organizations
Knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law
Demonstrated ability to manage resources strategically, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams toward organizational vision and goals
Demonstrated ability to achieve organizational results and align them to stated goals