Farm Service Agency SME

SUMMARY

The Farm Loans Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a senior level position that guides the development of technical business solutions for two USDA contracts in the Farm Loan Programs (FLP). Develops training, informs on USDA policy, or provides expertise on loan making and servicing activities related to assessments of the Security Inspection and Operational Review/Year End Analysis processes. May inform or lead the development, testing, and implementation of pilot solutions in various state field offices. Will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Farm Service Agency (FSA) policy, farm commodities and commodity production, Farm Loan Officer Training, or farm loan origination and servicing.

This position may require travel to various states to support implementation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities may include the following.

Designs, develops, and delivers training programs.

Develops and analyzes all types of loan applications.

Identifies future training needs and continually provides guidance.

Collaborates with all areas and responsible parties related to the assigned project life cycle to ensure effective project planning, tracking and overall success (including management, development, systems, testing, training and other related areas).

Prepares reference guides, standard operating procedures for loan servicing activities and conducts credit quality review training to staff.

Coordinates pilot programs/schedules for a variety of timelines and personnel.

Supports training objectives using related subject matter and media.

Acts as a subject matter expert in the technical field of farm loan servicing.

Maintains a solid customer relationship and assures customer satisfaction with the successful execution of the project.

Interfaces with internal project teams, management, customers and suppliers. Maintains timely communications and develops collaborative rapports with solutions-oriented approaches.

Meets both on time delivery and budgetary objectives.

Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders.

Manages project milestones and deliverables.

Assists with identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path.

Performs overall reporting functions related to multiple activities being performed across multiple task areas.

Implements industry best practices, project management tools and methodologies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Fifteen (15) to twenty (20) years’ experience working in the relevant area of expertise, or equivalent combination of education / experience. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGRISTRATION

This position requires possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a USDA security clearance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHMETICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

The pay range for this role is $131,600-$197,400/annually, with the final offer amount dependent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
 Medical
 Dental
 Vision
 401(k)
 STD/LTD/AD&D
 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
 Paid Time Off (PTO)
 Training and Development Opportunities

#INDREMOTE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $131,600.00 - $197,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Farm Service Agency (FSA) policy, farm commodities and commodity production, Farm Loan Officer Training, or farm loan origination and servicing? Please explain.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• farm service agency: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote