Strategic Administrative Officer | Policy & Operations Lead

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to provide leadership in managing business functions in support of assigned research programs. The location will be determined upon selection.

The position focuses on advisory services, policy formulation, accounting, financial management, human resources processes, and employee orientation to ensure efficient operations across the location.

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

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to provide leadership in managing business functions in support of assigned research programs. The location will be determined upon selection.

The position focuses on advisory services, policy formulation, accounting, financial management, human resources processes, and employee orientation to ensure efficient operations across the location.