Arizona Department of Education

Health and Nutrition Services Division

Phoenix Location

Salary: $77,000 - $80,000 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 09/27/2026

• This position serves to maximize the impact of federal investments and support the agency's efforts to administer the Child Nutrition Programs with integrity. The Director of Child Nutrition Data and Technology Systems provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) Division's data systems, technology initiatives, and data governance activities.
• As the division's primary liaison with Information Technology and other agency partners, the Director coordinates system enhancements, technology solutions, and enterprise data initiatives. They oversee performance of technology systems while advancing technology solutions that improve efficiency, customer service, and the effective administration of Child Nutrition Programs.
• The Director ensures effective utilization, integrity, accessibility, and reporting of program and fiscal data to support federal, state, and agency requirements. This role oversees data management processes, analytics, reporting, data-sharing activities, and customer-focused data services to ensure accurate reporting, informed decision-making, and efficient program operations.
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is/may be required for this position.

• Oversees the administration and maintenance of Child Nutrition Programs technology platforms, including CNPWeb, Direct Certification and Verification, SUN Bucks, CNP myFOODs and related systems, to support efficient business processes, entity management, program operations, regulatory compliance, and data integrity
• Serves as the Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) Division's primary liaison to Information Technology and other agency partners for technology systems
• Leads complex, cross-functional technology and data projects for the enhancement, and optimization of technology platforms and enterprise data efforts involving multiple agency divisions, external vendors, federal partners, and program stakeholders
• Provides recommendations and business requirements to improve the functionality, usability, integration, and reporting capabilities of shared agency systems
• Represents HNS on agency-wide committees, workgroups, and governance bodies
• Collaborates with division leadership and program directors by providing data for program planning, implementation, compliance activities, and strategic decision-making.
• Identifies and mitigates compliance risks associated with federal grants and program operations. Ensures effective utilization of technology and data systems to support program administration. Contributes to the agency data catalog and supports agency-wide data governance initiatives.
• Directs activities that ensure the effective utilization, integrity, accessibility, and governance of Child Nutrition Programs data systems
• Maintains oversight of programmatic and fiscal data used for federal and state reporting, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, validity, and timely submission of required reports and data collections
• Oversees processes related to data collection, access, analysis, federal reporting, and customer service
• Directs data-sharing activities and responses to internal and external data requests
• Oversees the development and review of data-sharing agreements and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency requirements governing data use and disclosure
• Supervises staff responsible for data analysis and monitoring, system administration, maintenance, enhancement activities/business requirements, process analysis, and system testing
• Leads assigned staff by managing workloads, performance, professional development, project priorities, resources, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with grant requirements and agency policies

Knowledge in:
• Grant administration requirements, timelines, deliverables, budgeting and compliance standards
• Enterprise data systems, database management, data governance, system integration, and technology lifecycle management
• Child Nutrition Program administration, including program operations, fiscal accountability, federal compliance, and reporting requirements
• Business process analysis, process improvement, technology implementation, and organizational change management
• Information technology infrastructure, application management, and system interoperability
• Data governance principles, data quality management, data stewardship, and data-sharing practices.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree is required
• Applicants must have supervisory experience

Skills in:
• Analyzing, interpreting, validating, and monitoring large and complex datasets
• Overseeing data quality assurance and ensuring accuracy of federal, fiscal, and programmatic reporting
• Managing technology systems, application enhancements, and system maintenance activities
• Communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences including preparing reports, presentations, and recommendations
• Conducting research, problem-solving, and developing recommendations related to data systems and business processes
• Supervising, coaching, and developing staff responsible for data monitoring and systems administration

Ability to:
• Evaluate system performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend enhancements
• Lead and oversee teams responsible for data systems, reporting functions, and technology initiatives
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal divisions, information technology staff, external agencies, and stakeholders.
• Interpret laws, regulations, policies, and technical requirements and apply them to operational processes
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Monitor grant-funded technology initiatives and ensure successful execution of project objectives
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and customer-focused service delivery

• Preference will be given to those applicants with experience working in child nutrition programs or equivalent federal or state nutrition or health programs, data governance, and information management systems

• (Early Childhood positions) Applicants must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one prior to employment start date.
• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.