Position Summary:

The Project Associate (PA) for USDA assists the Technology & Innovation (T&I) Division with administrative and directed project-related tasks. The PA will be primarily responsible for working with the USDA program team to support administrative aspects of projects for USDA’s National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF), the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the U.S. Forest Service – International Program Office, and other USDA activities. In addition to support for USDA activities, the PA will support with administrative and project tasks on other T&I activities. This position is based in CRDF Global’s Arlington, VA office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports research, planning and organizational tasks for in-person, hybrid and virtual site visits, conferences, meetings, workshops, exchanges and other events for USDA programs.
• Drafts reports and correspondence for funders, participants and subject matter experts.
• Oversees document and information management to ensure records and databases, including electronic and physical files, are current and complete.
• Contributes to growth and proposal development efforts.
• May travel within the US and internationally.
• Supports T&I initiatives, other programs and other staff, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• College degree or relevant experience required
• 0-2 years of work experience in a related field
• Exceptional organizational skills/attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of individuals from varied backgrounds
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• US work authorization

Preferred:

• Background, knowledge, or familiarity with agriculture and/or food security
• Experience working with USG

CRDF Global offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Colorado