Remote Senior Science Advisor: Strategy & Budget

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) in Corvallis seeks a Senior Science Advisor to support the USGS Experienced Services Program. The role focuses on program development, budget management, and optimizing workflows for science and operations.

Telework is optional, with an office available if desired. The incumbent will advise senior leadership, help ensure policy compliance, and contribute to efficiency across the Center with a high level of judgment and resourcefulness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in interdisciplinary ecosystem science and/or research OR MA/MS Degree.
• Experience with program development, budget management and science delivery.
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Serve in an advisory and support role to the Center Director and Senior Management Team on program execution, strategic direction and development of options and recommendations to increase financial and operational efficiencies.
• Advise for center leadership on compliance with a variety of policies and statutes; coordinates with other bureaus and partners within DOI.

Skills

Interdisciplinary ecosystem science

Budget management

Program development

Science delivery

Education

MA/MS Degree

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

MS SharePoint

Job description

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) in Corvallis seeks a Senior Science Advisor to support the USGS Experienced Services Program. The role focuses on program development, budget management, and optimizing workflows for science and operations.

Telework is optional, with an office available if desired. The incumbent will advise senior leadership, help ensure policy compliance, and contribute to efficiency across the Center with a high level of judgment and resourcefulness.