Agricultural Economist Advisor (Remote)
ID:
EFED-012
Location:
Washington
Program:
ERS
Wage/Hr:
$82.00
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 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.
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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 20 year(s) of experience in developing research and statistics for measuring the U.S. food system. OR PhD Degree in Agricultural Economics
- Knowledge and experience with Input-Output Accounts and Ag-FEDS data system. Established reputation in publishing journal and government publications on the Food Dollar and the Resource Requirements of Food Demand as well as other multiplier models based on Input-Output Accounts and Ag-FEDS for measuring the U.S. food system. Technical writing and experience in effectively communicating complex findings from economic studies to non-technical audiences.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
- GAMS, SAS, R, SQL
Duties:
The enrollee will develop methods, identify and compile data, create statistical programming code and document methods and findings in collaboration with staff for a food social accounting matrix and a computable general equilibrium model. The enrollee will also provide technical guidance and expertise on using and developing enhancements to the Agri-Food Economic Data System (Ag-FEDS) and multiplier models based on the Ag-FEDS, including but not limited to the Food Dollar and the Resource Requirements of Food Demand.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.
- Technical guidance on updating and extending the Ag-FEDS, Ag-FEDS SAM and other multiplier models based on Ag-FEDS like Food Dollar and Resource Requirements of Food Demand. 34%
- Technical guidance on development of and co-author of an ERS report on Computable General Equilibrium model based on Ag-FEDS SAM. 33%
- Co-author of an ERS report on the new Agri-Food Economic Data System (Ag-FEDS) Social Accounting Matrix (SAM). 33%
Other:
- Travel Requirements: Perhaps 2 times per year to meet in person with Ag-FEDS team in Kansas City.
- Overnight travel: Perhaps 2 times per year to meet in person with Ag-FEDS team in Kansas City.
- Air travel anticipated: Perhaps 2 times per year to meet in person with Ag-FEDS team in Kansas City.
- Physical requirements: This position is an office-type job so no physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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