Program Management Specialist

ID:ARS-OSQR-006Location:WashingtonProgram:ARSWage/Hr:$50.00Hours/Week:22Minimum Age:55For 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. NOTE: This position has the option to work remotely.QualificationsMinimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Overseeing classification of Research Positions using the Research Grade Evaluation Guide to ensure compliance and conformity to reporting procedures, managing a large (>200 cases per year) Review program to include scheduling, maintaining documentation and databases, and communicating with personnel and management within the organization. OR AA Degree in English, GeneralExperience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPointSharePoint, PowerAppsDutiesServe as Research Position Evaluation System (RPES) Program Manager scheduling and maintaining the panel review schedule, reviewing documentation, managing data, and advising ARS personnel on RPES related issues.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.The enrollee performs technical, administrative assistance, and analytical work in support of RPES. 25%Assists in managing the RPES database. 25%Reviews case submissions to assure compliance with ARS policies, content, and format to allow panel to make an informed recommendation on a position?s classification. 25%Develops and maintains the RPES panel schedule. 15%Prepares recurring analytical reports on the panel process. 10%OtherPhysical requirements: N/A Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.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 Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.