Research Analyst I [PR0001D]

Summary

ProSidian Consulting is a management and operations consulting firm looking for a Research Analyst I to support a federal government engagement related to agriculture. The role involves conducting survey research, data analysis, and summarizing findings to inform the Onion Crop Insurance Program.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements for PR0001 Program Support and Develop and conduct survey research on insured and uninsure producers
• Utilize data analytics to communicate regional differences in program policy and recommendations for improvement
• Conduct secondary analysis of data to calculate the probability of and 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
• Summarize the results to design and price insurance policies
• Create an evaluation and recommendation for the Onion Crop Insurance Program and Pilot Removal Option
• 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

• 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/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position
• Ability to work with large databases and data mining tools
• Ability to work with Research Analyst II & III to conduct relevant analyses
• Ability to identify regional differences in crop yield, marketing, and risk factors
• GS-10 Equivalent: Bachelor degree in a quantitative discipline (degree examples include computer science, statistics, data science, economics, mathematics, geography, plant biology, crop science, agronomy)
• 1-3 years of experience with demonstrated understanding of relational databases, descriptive and predictive statistics, survey administration and data collection
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a 'Facility Access Authorization' (also referred to as an 'Employment Authorization') by the USG's designated Security Office
• Experience leveraging time series, geospatial, weather, agricultural, or trading/price-discovery data a plus
• Experience in project management in the agricultural insurance field for private companies and/or governments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position
• Ability to work with large databases and data mining tools
• Ability to work with Research Analyst II & III to conduct relevant analyses
• Ability to identify regional differences in crop yield, marketing, and risk factors
• GS-10 Equivalent: Bachelor degree in a quantitative discipline (degree examples include computer science, statistics, data science, economics, mathematics, geography, plant biology, crop science, agronomy)
• 1-3 years of experience with demonstrated understanding of relational databases, descriptive and predictive statistics, survey administration and data collection
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a 'Facility Access Authorization' (also referred to as an 'Employment Authorization') by the USG's designated Security Office

Nice to Haves

• Experience leveraging time series, geospatial, weather, agricultural, or trading/price-discovery data a plus
• Experience in project management in the agricultural insurance field for private companies and/or governments

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.