Program Analyst (Remote)

Program Analyst (Remote)
ID: ARS-NEA-027 Location: Boston Program: ARS  
Wage/Hr: $40.00 Hours/Week: 20 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). *This position will be open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remote.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in managing research collaborations between a University and ARS. OR BA/BS Degree in Food and Human Nutrition.

  • Program management.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Power Point
  • ARIS, AIMS, Concur, ARMPs, etc.
Duties:

Manage the information flow from ARS to Boston through the Administrative Officer. Provides background information on the collaboration nuances to help ARS maintain oversight and account for over $15 million in research agreements with Tufts University at Boston, MA. 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.

  • New Program Analyst - showing as relevant below and reviewing the Tufts agreements, terms, ARIS/AIMS related documents. Assist new Research Leader with ARS/HNRCA practices and procedures if needed.   30%
  • 115 processing with Tufts. Processing LOIs with Tufts. If needed, name trace clearance tracking and communication.   30%
  • Demonstrating and explaining these processes as adapted with Tufts for a new PSA or detail PSA, Program Analyst.   20%
  • Explain ARIS/AIMS related items such as agreements and amendments.   20%

Other:
  • Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
  • Remote work arrangements are available for 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.