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Please share the job opening below at USDA-Rural Development with those who might be interested in applying. The deadline is July 26. Thank you. Anil Rupasingha USDA/ERS *Economist – Innovation Center, USDA Rural Development (GS12-13)* https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/666272900 <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F666272900&data=05%7C01%7C%7C2eb5263d0126461f197208da6b146636%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637940032595801687%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Z6aTY%2FS0khGsjMySWs4D%2FOD6%2Fu2X9EDVCfMUYAOGuUA%3D&reserved=0> This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), Data and Analytics Division in the Program Evaluation Branch. The Data Analytics Team is focused on building a portfolio of evidence that can be used to inform policy decisions, program implementation including changes in program regulation, management and delivery. The incumbent works in collaboration with program staff to understand, measure, and communicate the impact of RD's investments on rural communities. *Duties* - Plans, executes and initiates evaluations and analyses of major economic studies impacting the quality, performance, and implementation of RD program polices, regulations and investments. - Plans subsequent research, evaluation, and statistical techniques to assess effectiveness and identify ways to associated organizational programs. - Formulates aspects of design, categorizes researchable question development, data collection and analysis, message development, and detailed report writing. - Identifies issues related to specific topical areas of assignment and keeps abreast of national trends, legislative developments, relevant research and evaluation projects and findings, and other relevant developments. - Partners with internal staff as well as governmental and non-governmental partners on some or all steps of planning and conducting program monitoring and evaluation. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/666272900 <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F666272900&data=05%7C01%7C%7C2eb5263d0126461f197208da6b146636%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C0%7C0%7C637940032595801687%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Z6aTY%2FS0khGsjMySWs4D%2FOD6%2Fu2X9EDVCfMUYAOGuUA%3D&reserved=0>
