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Candice Spalding

Aldie,VA

Summary

Proactive seasoned leader with an excellent track record of driving operational excellence in complex public-sector agencies. Brings deep strategic insight into government operations and administrative functions. Skilled at aligning organizational goals with regulatory and operational mandates while delivering measurable results. Known for creating clear, mission-driven objectives that translate vision into effective execution.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Deputy Administrator

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
05.2024 - Current
  • Provides executive leadership to a workforce of approximately 250 employees, driving the successful administration of national policies and programs under the Fair Trade Practices Program. Oversees four key divisions—Packers and Stockyards, Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, Warehouse and Commodity Management, and Food Disclosure and Labeling—resulting in strengthened oversight, enhanced program integrity, and improved stakeholder engagement.
  • Leads the development, coordination, and integration of program activities by fostering strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders and Federal, State, and international entities. These collaborations have advanced compliance with statutory requirements and increased stakeholder trust in regulatory outcomes.
  • Delivers expert policy guidance and strategic counsel that directly shapes national policy decisions and implementation strategies. This work has ensured alignment with agency mission priorities and has driven measurable improvements in regulatory effectiveness and organizational performance.

Deputy Division Director

U.S. Dept. of Labor
10.2016 - 05.2024
  • Directed administrative and management support services for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), enabling operational efficiency and mission delivery for approximately 500 employees across six regional offices and the National Office. Oversaw a $103 million budget, ensuring effective resource allocation, fiscal accountability, and program sustainability.
  • Led the Division of Management and Administrative Programs (DMAP), encompassing Human Capital and Workforce Management, Budget and Finance, Administrative Services, and Information Services. Streamlined cross-functional operations and enhanced internal coordination, resulting in improved service delivery and organizational resilience.
  • Served as OFCCP's Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, driving agency-wide strategic planning, organizational performance, and process improvement initiatives. Spearheaded reforms across human resources, labor relations, procurement, IT, facilities, records management, and continuity programs—delivering measurable gains in operational effectiveness and workforce engagement.

WHLDP Fellow

White House Leadership Development Program, Executive Office of the President
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Cultivated an enterprise-level perspective on high-priority challenges by engaging directly with senior leaders at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and across federal agencies, resulting in stronger policy alignment, accelerated decision-making, and improved responsiveness to national priorities.
  • Led the implementation of cross-functional solutions to address complex, government-wide challenges, fostering interagency collaboration that resolved critical operational bottlenecks and advanced shared strategic objectives.
  • Enhanced long-term strategic planning processes, introducing data-driven approaches and performance metrics that increased accountability, improved program outcomes, and delivered sustained impact across organizational initiatives.

Deputy Division Director

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
11.2014 - 10.2016
  • Successfully led three regional offices and three headquarters branches within the Marketing Order and Agreement Division, overseeing regulatory and compliance programs for fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act and related statutes. Strengthened program integrity and market stability by ensuring consistent application of federal regulations across diverse commodity groups.
  • Directed a team of Regional Directors and Branch Chiefs in overseeing marketing order programs representing over $1.2 billion in market value. Enhanced operational efficiency, deepened stakeholder trust, and instilled a customer-focused culture that improved service delivery and increased voluntary compliance across the industry.

Compliance and Enforcement Branch Chief

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
05.2011 - 11.2014
  • Directed all operations of the Compliance and Enforcement Branch, ensuring regulatory compliance for domestic and imported fruit and vegetable marketing programs valued at over $2.7 billion. Strengthened program integrity and safeguarded market fairness through proactive oversight and risk-based enforcement strategies.

Senior Compliance and Enforcement Specialist

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
01.2009 - 05.2011
  • Interpreted and applied federal laws and regulatory frameworks—including the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act—to resolve complex compliance matters, resulting in timely enforcement decisions and improved regulatory consistency across diverse programs.

Education

Juris Doctor -

West Virginia University, College of Law
Morgantown, WV

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major: Accounting

West Virginia University, College of Business
Morgantown, WV

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Program Management
  • Collaborative Mindset
  • Problem-solving under Pressure
  • Change Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Budget Management
  • Administrative Efficiency
  • Effective Communicator
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland

Professional Development

  • White House Leadership Development Program, Executive Office of the President, OMB, 10/01/20 - 09/30/21
  • Leadership for a Democratic Society, Federal Executive Institute (FEI), 02/04/18 - 03/02/18
  • Senior Executive Fellows (SEF) Program, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Executive Education, 04/10/16 - 05/06/16

Timeline

Associate Deputy Administrator

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
05.2024 - Current

WHLDP Fellow

White House Leadership Development Program, Executive Office of the President
10.2020 - 09.2021

Deputy Division Director

U.S. Dept. of Labor
10.2016 - 05.2024

Deputy Division Director

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
11.2014 - 10.2016

Compliance and Enforcement Branch Chief

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
05.2011 - 11.2014

Senior Compliance and Enforcement Specialist

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
01.2009 - 05.2011

Juris Doctor -

West Virginia University, College of Law

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major: Accounting

West Virginia University, College of Business

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