Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ProSidian Consulting is a management and operations consulting firm looking for an Agriculture Consulting Specialist / Project Manager. The role involves managing research analysts to evaluate the Onion Crop Insurance Program and supporting agricultural transformations for government and private sector clients.
Responsibilities
- Manage Research Analysts and Underwriters to conduct a full evaluation of the Onion Crop Insurance Program provided by the United States Department of Agriculture
- Lead team of underwriters and research analysts to conduct statistical analyses, evaluate current policies and procedures, and write up the Final Issues Evaluation Report regarding the Onion Crop Insurance Program and Pilot Onion Stage Removal Option
- Support requirements for PR0001 Communications And Knowledge Management Support and support Client Engagements focussed on Successful agricultural transformations from Farm Operations to Prioritized/Differentiated Strategies and Agricultural Analytics
- Drive growth and transformation across the food value chain: Agriculture Performance | Agricultural Transformation | Raw-materials management | Rural development | Food supply chains to develop approaches that help farm operators and land-holding management companies drive operational improvements
- Utilize knowledge of crop insurance industry to evaluate USDA onion crop insurance program
- Manage team to meet program deliverables which will require but is not limited to: risk modeling, insurance product design, costs associated with production and marketing of the crop, patterns of loss and regional differences, and adequacy of the premium rates relative to insurance experience to create an evaluation and recommendation for the Onion Crop Insurance Program and Pilot Removal Option
- Communicate progress updates monthly to USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) and allocate project resources according to program deliverables
- Support as a research analyst or insurance specialist in addition to project management responsibilities
- Coordinate team to address six areas: 1) Industry Research, 2) Insurance Experience, 3) Policy Content and Structure, 4) Rating Sufficiency and Analysis, 5) Pricing Analysis, and 6) Plan of Insurance
- Work with Analysts to create statistical summaries to provide a scope of the crop program and each region (insured liability to total crop value, total liability, loss ratios, among others)
- Determine if there are any discrepancies between the policy provisions, procedures, current practices, and technology in the industry, and identify any policy vulnerabilities and weaknesses
- Perform an independent evaluation of the prices established for the insured commodity
- Prepare statistical summaries of county average yields
Skills
- The Project Manager shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years
- Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position
- Ability to follow project management plan and deliver task orders in a timely manner
- Ability to assess and navigate risk
- Analyze trends and scenario plans from which portfolio strategies can be developed and implemented
- Analyze current performance against various benchmarks with a view to ensure adequate progress and satisfactory performance
- GS-13 Equivalent (e.g., STTA subject matter expert, program manager, senior program analyst, etc.); Bachelor Degree, preferably degree in Business, Agribusiness, Economics, Insurance or Risk Management
- Proven track record leading projects in Agribusiness business with 5+ years of experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced Data Analytics (Time series regressions, knowledge of how to apply appropriate statistical models to each job task)
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Crop Insurance experience preferred
- Good understanding of Agribusiness products and portfolio
- Good understanding of regional/local Agribusiness insurance markets and competitor landscape
- Experience in Crop insurance for private companies and/or government
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
- Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.
- Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
- Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
- Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
- Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
- Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
- Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
- ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
- Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
- Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
- Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
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