Deputy Administrator, Office of Analysis and Estimation

Job Description: Develops and administers summarization, analytic, and data management aspects of the agricultural statistics programs to provide official national and state totals, estimates, and forecasts relating to agriculture. Develops and administers analysis procedures and systems to ensure accurate survey results. Develops and administers disclosure procedures to ensure appropriate confidentiality and quality measures are met for all survey and Census programs. Implements statistical models for survey and Census programs. Administers geospatial products to use in the preparation of forecasts and estimates, including disaster analysis packages. Implements applications and products utilizing remote sensing technology. Provides direction and coordination of Agency and USDA remote sensing activities designed to meet information requirements. Collaborates with the Chair of the Agricultural Statistics Board to establish the annual program for crops, livestock, economic, demographic, and environmental statistics. Directs the preparation and finalization of specific data series of forecasts, estimates, and census totals required by the agricultural statistics program. Cooperates with the Chair of the Agricultural Statistics Board to maintain contact with industry, university, and private research organizations to keep abreast of developments in production, pricing, and marketing of commodities. Incorporates new and existing external data sources to determine appropriate level of inclusion in the National Agricultural Statistics Service estimating program.