Research Analyst I [PR0001D]

ProSidian Consulting•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

ProSidian Seeks a Research Analyst I (Contract Contingent) in CONUS - Varies to support an engagement for A Department of the United States Federal Govt. that is primarily responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide full evaluation of the Onion Crop Insurance Program provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. It will require knowledge in survey administration and data collection to evaluate current policy guidelines and customer experience metrics. Information from all statistical analyses will need to be consolidated into charts, maps, and other forms to summarize data and include in the Onion Crop Insurance Program and Pilot Onion Stage Removal Option Issues Evaluation Report. Research Analyst I Candidates shall work to support requirements for PR0001 Program Support and Develop and conduct survey research on insured and uninsure producers. Utilize data analytics to communicate regional differences in program policy and recommendations for improvement. Conduct secondary analysis of data to calculate the probability of and costs associated with production and marketing of the crop, patterns of loss and regional differences, and adequacy of the premium rates relative to insurance experience. Summarize the results to design and price insurance policies. Create an evaluation and recommendation for the Onion Crop Insurance Program and Pilot Removal Option. The Research Analyst I is responsible for the data analysis and preparation for the Onion Crop Insurance Program and Onion Removal Pilot Issues Evaluation Report. Major job responsibilities are categorized in six areas: 1) Industry Research, 2) Insurance Experience, 3) Policy Content and Structure, 4) Rating Sufficiency and Analysis, 5) Pricing Analysis, and 6) Plan of Insurance. Specific job tasks include but are not limited to creating statistical summaries to provide a scope of the crop program and each region (insured liability to total crop value, total liability, loss ratios, among others); determine if there are any discrepancies between the policy provisions, procedures, current practices, and technology in the industry, and identify any policy vulnerabilities and weaknesses; perform an independent evaluation of the prices established for the insured commodity; and prepare statistical summaries of county average yields.

Requirements

Research Analyst I shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years
Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email
proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position
Ability to work with large databases and data mining tools
Ability to work with Research Analyst II & III to conduct relevant analyses
Ability to dentify regional differences in crop yield, marketing, and risk factors
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily
GS-10 Equivalent
Bachelor degree in a quantitative discipline (degree examples include computer science, statistics, data science, economics, mathematics, geography, plant biology, crop science, agronomy)
1-3 years of experience with demonstrated understanding of relational databases, descriptive and predictive statistics, survey administration and data collection
Ability to work with large databases and data mining tools
Ability to work with Research Analyst II & III to conduct relevant analyses
Ability to dentify regional differences in crop yield, marketing, and risk factors
U.S. Citizenship Required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office

Nice To Haves

Experience leveraging time series, geospatial, weather, agricultural, or trading/price-discovery data a plus
Experience in project management in the agriculutral insurance field for private companies and/or governments

Responsibilities

Industry Research
Insurance Experience
Policy Content and Structure
Rating Sufficiency and Analysis
Pricing Analysis
Plan of Insurance
creating statistical summaries to provide a scope of the crop program and each region (insured liability to total crop value, total liability, loss ratios, among others)
determine if there are any discrepancies between the policy provisions, procedures, current practices, and technology in the industry, and identify any policy vulnerabilities and weaknesses
perform an independent evaluation of the prices established for the insured commodity
prepare statistical summaries of county average yields

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.
Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.