Management and Program Analyst (Deputy Chief of Staff)

This position is in the Office of the Administrator (OA), Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Office of the Administrator oversees FSIS' major programs. FSIS is responsible for providing inspection of meat, poultry, and egg products and otherwise regulating the processing and distribution of such articles to prevent the movement or sale in interstate or foreign commerce of products that are unwholesome, adulterated, or misbranded.

Coordinates the preparation of a broad range of information resource documents critical to policy and decision making processes.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with management officials and program contacts.

Establishes/maintains effective communications and assures a high level of service to all USDA elements and other governmental offices.

Coordinates and manages special projects.

Facilitates topical or decision-point discussion groups.

Researches, analyzes, and writes materials relating to program issues.

Forecasts upcoming program priorities and problems.