[Hiring] Senior Advisor to Associate Administrator @NEW Solutions

Role Description

The Senior Advisor provides high-level advisory and analytical support to the NASS Associate Administrator by assisting with agency priorities, organizational initiatives, stakeholder coordination, and implementation of assigned projects. The enrollee conducts research and analysis on complex organizational and programmatic issues; identifies considerations, risks, and potential approaches; and offers objective, confidential recommendations to support informed decision-making. The Senior Advisor supports efforts involving modernization, organizational effectiveness, program delivery, workforce initiatives, stakeholder engagement, interagency coordination, and other priority activities assigned by the Associate Administrator.

• Coordinates across NASS units, gathering and synthesizing information.
• Monitors project progress and identifies emerging issues.
• Prepares briefing materials and recommendations.
• Assists with communication and follow-up on agency priorities.

The role is collaborative and advisory in nature and does not carry independent supervisory, budgetary, procurement, or decision-making authority.

The enrollee shall not:

• Sign federal documents or authorize the use of federal funds.
• Initiate or conduct federally funded research projects.
• Author articles for publication as a federal employee.
• Coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry.
• Present themselves as a Government employee or representative.
• Make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers.
• Supervise any Government employees.

• Liaison and Stakeholder Coordination: Assists the Associate Administrator in coordinating across NASS divisions, program areas, and external partners; facilitates communication, gathers perspectives, aligns expectations, and supports stakeholder engagement and interagency coordination. (30%)
• Research, Analysis, and Strategic Advisory Support: Conducts research and analysis on complex organizational and programmatic issues; identifies considerations, risks, and potential approaches; and provides objective, confidential recommendations to support informed decision-making by the Associate Administrator. (30%)
• Administrative Support: Assists with planning, tracking, and monitoring priority initiatives; supports execution of assigned projects; ensures follow-up on action items; prepares briefing materials; synthesizes information; and supports timely administrative needs tied to agency priorities. (25%)
• Modernization, Workforce, and Organizational Effectiveness Support: Supports activities related to agency modernization, workforce initiatives, organizational improvement, program delivery enhancement, and other strategic efforts assigned by the Associate Administrator. (15%)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience OR a BA/BS degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Natural Resources, Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Experience in progressively responsible program, management, analytical, or advisory positions.
• Experience providing advice, analysis, or recommendations to senior managers or executives.
• Experience coordinating complex projects or initiatives involving multiple organizational units or stakeholders.
• Experience supporting organizational change, modernization, process improvement, or major program implementation efforts.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, identify alternatives and risks, and develop clear recommendations.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Federal organizational processes, program management, or agency operations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including preparation of briefing materials, issue papers, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Ability to exercise discretion when working with sensitive or confidential information.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.

Requirements

• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Intermittent travel may be required to attend in-person meetings, stakeholder engagements, or other activities as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Company Description

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.