International Programs Specialist

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food and agriculture issues based on public policy, the best available science and effective management. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world, improves foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural products, builds new markets, improves the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provides food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries.

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Independently plan, conduct, and lead complex analyses, strategic planning initiatives, project reviews, and program support activities to advance the agency’s international mission and objectives.

Conduct authoritative program and policy analyses for assignments involving strategic planning, program formulation, and evaluation of international agricultural capacity building, trade, food assistance, and scientific exchange initiatives.

Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing information, guidance, and expertise on international development, capacity building, scientific exchange, and related program matters.

Coordinate with counterparts across the agency, other U.S. government entities, and international partners to ensure program alignment, implementation of best practices, and effective communication of program priorities.