Research Communications Analyst (Remote)

Job Description

Job Description

Research Communications Analyst (Remote) ID: ARS-ONP-026 Location: Beltsville Program: ARS
Wage/Hr: $52.00 Hours/Week: 29 Minimum Age: 55

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 Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural 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. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remotely.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in scientific writing and communications. OR MA/MS Degree in Animal Sciences

• Scientific writing, communicating and strategic planning.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint

Duties:

The Office of National Programs? (ONP), Animal Production and Protection (APP) must transition its current Action Plans to Charters and Roadmaps. The enrollee provides part-time support to APP by performing a range of analytical, technical, and strategic tasks related to converting National Program Action Plans for NP101 Food Animal Production, NP103 Animal Health, NP104 Entomology, and NP106 Aquaculture into National Program Charters and Roadmaps as described in the Agile National Program Cycle Templates. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

• The enrollee will collect, organize, and maintain program data using internal ARS systems. They will prepare data summaries, track performance metrics, and contribute to the development and maintenance of program materials. Additionally, the enrollee will work closely with National Program Leaders to create, edit and translate data into clear, accurate and well-structured National Program charters and roadmaps.   100%

• Physical requirements: N/A Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.