County Program Analyst

About the opportunity

This County Program Analyst position is located in the Kent County FSA Office in Warwick, Rhode Island. The successful candidate will carry out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more program areas administered in the county. Key responsibilities include interpreting and explaining procedures, program regulations, and forms to producers and other agency personnel, utilizing various web-based software applications to maintain producer data and process automated forms, and using a high degree of initiative and judgment to plan and carry out assigned tasks and resolve problems.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary range of $46,137 to $90,882 (PA), depending on the grade level (CO-05, CO-07, or CO-09) at which you qualify.
• Potential for future promotions based on performance, agency needs, and administrative approval.

Who can apply?

• To qualify at the CO-05 level: Four years of education above high school, a bachelor's degree, OR at least one year of general work experience in agricultural operations, management, government programs, or customer service, OR a combination of both.
• To qualify at the CO-07 level: One full year of graduate education, OR Superior Academic Achievement (GPA of 3.0+ overall or 3.5+ in major, upper third class standing, or honor society membership), OR one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CO-5/GS-5 level, OR a combination of both.
• To qualify at the CO-09 level: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of graduate education, OR one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CO-7/GS-7 level, OR a combination of both.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Required documents

• Resume (maximum of 2 pages) including personal info, detailed work experience with dates (month/year), work schedule, hours worked per week, and Title/Grade for current/former Federal/FSA employees.
• College transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable for the initial application phase; official transcripts are required before entering on duty if selected).
• Foreign education evaluation/accreditation evidence (if applicable), translated into English.
• Optional: Performance Appraisal (most recent signed) and SF-50 (for current/former federal/FSA county employees).
• If selected: Most recent SF-50 and signed Performance Appraisal must be provided within 7 days of receiving a Tentative Job Offer.

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on September 9, 2026.
• Hardship application packages must be submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date (September 9, 2026).

How to apply

• Click the 'Apply Online' button on the USAJOBS portal to initiate the process.
• Complete the online Assessment Questionnaire.
• Attach your resume (maximum 2 pages) and all required supporting documents (e.g., transcripts).
• Ensure uploaded documents are less than 5MB and in GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, TXT, or Word format (do not upload Adobe Portfolio documents).
• Submit the application and verify that documents transferred successfully into the Agency's staffing system.

Additional information

• This is a Title 7, Non-Federal, Non-Civil Service position.
• Veterans' preference does not apply as this position is advertised under Title 7 authorities.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
• Persons with disabilities requiring alternative communication formats can contact the USDA TARGET Center at 202-720-2600.