Administrative Officer - Research Operations & Policy

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking an Administrative Officer. Location will be determined upon selection, with responsibilities to provide leadership in managing business functions supporting research programs.

You will advise on accounting, financial management, and human resources procedures, ensuring compliance with laws and policies. The role focuses on implementing location administrative policies and aligning operations with program needs.

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

The Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking an Administrative Officer. Location will be determined upon selection, with responsibilities to provide leadership in managing business functions supporting research programs.

You will advise on accounting, financial management, and human resources procedures, ensuring compliance with laws and policies. The role focuses on implementing location administrative policies and aligning operations with program needs.