Administrative Officer - Finance & HR Leader

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA's Agricultural Research Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to lead business functions in support of assigned research programs. Location will be determined upon selection, with responsibilities spanning advisory support, financial management, HR policy implementation, and program operations.

The role requires collaboration with location and Area management to align customer needs with location processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide leadership for workforce

Responsibilities

• Provides management advisory services and formulates and implements Location administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals, and objectives.
• Works closely with location and Area management officials to ensure business needs of the customer are achieved. Integrates management needs with the general business processes of the location.
• Serves as the primary advisor and technical resource to officials on accounting and financial management matters.
• Advises management officials regarding procedures, laws, regulations, and policies dealing with workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, training, and other human resources related activities.
• Implements and oversees the Employee Orientation Program assuring that necessary information is provided to new employees and assuring that appropriate content changes are made.

Job description

USDA's Agricultural Research Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to lead business functions in support of assigned research programs. Location will be determined upon selection, with responsibilities spanning advisory support, financial management, HR policy implementation, and program operations.

The role requires collaboration with location and Area management to align customer needs with location processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide leadership for workforce