Research Analyst I

Research Analyst I

ProSidian Consulting is looking for 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.

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.

The 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; and 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 identify 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. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required: 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. Experience leveraging time series, geospatial, weather, agricultural, or trading/price-discovery data a plus

Ability to work with large databases and data mining tools. Ability to work with Research Analyst II & III to conduct relevant analyses. Ability to identify regional differences in crop yield, marketing, and risk factors.

Experience in project management in the agriculutral insurance field for private companies and/or governments.

TRAVEL: Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION: Work shall be conducted at the CONUS - Varies

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.