Senior Research Economist (Farm Sector) (Remote)
About The Position
For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Economic Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. This position has the option to work remotely.
Requirements
- Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in working as an Economist in the USDA?s research agencies.
- OR PhD Degree in Agricultural economics
- Minimum of 15 years' experience in preparing economics reports, data, and staff analyses related to Federal policy impacts on the US farm sector.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Supports economic research and analysis on issues related to the US farm sector.
- Assists in recruiting and training new economists.
- May interact with USDA stakeholders on topics within the division's research purview.
- Develop documentation and provide training to replacement staff on data, methods, and subject-matter expertise related to the US farm sector.
- Support research on farm sector structure and technology.
- Advise Division leadership on matters related to human resource needs required to carry out RRED's research mission on agricultural production, structure, and technology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
