Management Analyst 2 (Onsite) (Peoria)

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an “at-will” relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An “Enrollee” is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An

“Enrollee” is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies’ areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled.

Duties:

This position is located in the Office of the Center Director of the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), located in Peoria, Illinois. NCAUR is part of the Midwest Area and is responsible for inventing new uses of agricultural commodities for industrial and food products, developing new technology to improve environmental quality and providing technical support to

Federal regulatory and action agencies. This position has responsibility for providing technical and analytical support to assist the NCAUR Administrative Officer and Center leadership in the management of business functions in support of internationally and nationally recognized research and support programs. The enrollee is an integral member of the Office of the Center Director and works closely with the location's management team to efficiently and effectively carry out all administrative operations. Such functions include budget, human resources, purchasing and contracting. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or

Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies’ areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

• Purchasing and Personal/Property Management - Work with credit card holders to prepare paperwork and track purchases, reviewing property and vehicle reports, assist with reviewing contract justifications and statement of work. 40%
• Management Advisory Services - Assist Administrative Officer with policies, procedures, operations, goals and objectives. Works closely with Administrative Officer to ensure business needs are completed. 20%
• Budget, Finance, and Accounting - Tracking budget information, assisting with agreement tracking. 20%
• Human Resources -Assist with HR documentation, background suitability paperwork, assist with daily HR operations. 20%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year(s) of experience in administrative work. OR AA Degree

• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Other:

• Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
• Physical requirements: N/A Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solution's policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.