The Director of the Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for statewide public assistance programs administered by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Director is responsible for ensuring the effective administration of programs that support economic stability, food security, employment readiness, and financial well-being for Nebraskans.This role leads policy development, program administration, operational strategy, and stakeholder engagement for major state and federally funded assistance programs that help individuals and families achieve long-term self-sufficiency and economic mobility. Programs administered through OEA provide critical medical, nutritional, employment, and financial support