USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Seeks Branch Chief (3 positions Available!)

Posted on June 1, 2022
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Seeks Branch Chief (3 positions Available!)
Position Title                                                                                                                                     
GS-14 Branch Chief
 
 
Job Description 
Are you a leader in local and regional food systems work? Come join the expanding team at the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service! We are hiring three GS-14 Branch Chief positions to head three different branches. Our dynamic team of economists, architects and agricultural marketing specialists conduct research and provide direct technical assistance to enable business creation and growth within the local and regional food systems sector. You can learn more about our work by visiting our website at https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/local-regional.

All three positions are based out of Washington, DC and will supervise teams of 10-12 people each. Applications are due June 6. Apply as soon as possible as each posting has a 75 applicant cap.

 

Research Branch Chief

Supervisory Social Science Research Analyst (permanent)

This position will lead thecurrent portfolioof local and regional food systems research and development, overseeing a team of economists and agricultural marketing specialists. The research team explores common challenges that local and regional food system stakeholders face through cooperative research and data analysis with university and non-profit partners, supporting market access and transparency. We are seeking candidates with excellent quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills and expertise in local and regional food systems research.

Outreach and Technical Assistance Branch Chief

Supervisory Agricultural Marketing Specialist (permanent)

This position will lead a team that will provide a range of outreach and technical assistance to a variety of stakeholders including the new Regional Food Business Centers, AMS grant applicants and recipients, and stakeholders seeking architectural assistance for food facilities. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience leading national level local and regional food systems’ teams and projects and experience conducting outreach and technical assistance for a variety of stakeholders.

 

Regional Food Business Centers Branch Chief

Supervisory Agricultural Marketing Specialist (term)

This position will lead a team of field staff that will support the new Regional Food Business Centers and ensure USDA and AMS resources are available and responsive to the needs of small- and mid-size food businesses. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience leading national level local and regional food systems’ teams and projects and experience collaborating with a variety of local food systems stakeholders.

 

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. 

Christina Conell

Deputy Director

Marketing Services Division, AMS

202.657.8647