Administrative Officer: Financial & HR Leadership

Jaes Program; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service seeks an Administrative Officer to lead the management of business functions for the assigned location. The role provides strategic guidance and oversight for administrative operations supporting research programs, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

The incumbent will advise on accounting and financial management, work with location leadership to meet business needs, and oversee HR-related activities including orientation programs for new employees.

Qualifications

• The candidate will provide leadership in management of business functions for assigned research programs.
• Advises on accounting and financial management matters.
• Oversees workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, and HR-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides management advisory services and formulates location administrative policies and objectives.
• Coordinates with location and Area management to align business needs with location processes.
• Advises officials on accounting and financial management matters.
• Advises on procedures, laws, regulations, and policies dealing with workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, training, and other HR activities.
• Implements and oversees the Employee Orientation Program ensuring information for new employees is provided and content updated.

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service seeks an Administrative Officer to lead the management of business functions for the assigned location. The role provides strategic guidance and oversight for administrative operations supporting research programs, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

The incumbent will advise on accounting and financial management, work with location leadership to meet business needs, and oversee HR-related activities including orientation programs for new employees.