Program Specialist

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking qualified candidates to join the Deputy Administrator of State Support & Evaluations.

The role focuses on evaluating agency documents for policy compliance, serving as SME on program regulations, and negotiating corrective actions to address findings while ensuring timely closures. The position requires eligibility for federal employment and adherence to verification processes.

Formación

• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - all Federal employees must receive pay by direct deposit.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates comprehensive documents submitted by agencies for appropriateness and adherence to program rules and general financial requirements.
• Serves as SME for program regulations and administrative policies in assigned area.
• Leads negotiation of corrective action to address findings and recommendations; follows up to close findings within timelines.
• Researches sources and information to provide timely and reliable program information, technical assistance, guidance, and training to internal and external customers.

Descripción del empleo

Located in the Deputy Administrator of State Support & Evaluations in one of our three Program Areas:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Support and Evaluation
- Community Nutrition Programs Support and Evaluation (Seeking individuals with experience in W.I.C., Food Distribution, Child Nutrition Community and Child Nutrition Schools programs)
- Technology, Modernization, and Integrity Support and Evaluation

Duties

• Evaluates comprehensive documents submitted by agencies for appropriateness, adherence to specific program rules, and general financial requirements.
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for program regulations and administrative policies in assigned area.
• Leads negotiation of corrective action to address the findings and recommendations. Independently performs follow-up of the review report to bring findings to closure within agreed upon timeframe.
• Researches appropriate sources and obtains needed information.
• Researches and analyzes information to apply and provide timely and reliable program information, technical assistance, guidance, and training to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.