Duties

Responsibilities include tracking, informing, and advising the Federal Co-Chair on policies related to both rural economic program development and budget formulation and execution. Serves as a Budget Analyst responsible for, ensuring the effective integration of programs and budget planning connected with the formulation, execution, and analysis of Rural Economic Development activities, in compliance with Federal legislation, and OMB policy, rules, and standards. This position reports directly to the Federal Co-Chair, who is a Presidential appointee.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion (prior to hire) and maintenance of background security review; U.S. citizenship required.
• Occasional travel within the thirteen-state Appalachian region may be required. Must possess & maintain a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve results and provide value to the commission.
• Through a combination of collaboration, facilitation and problem-solving skills can synthesize details into useful information and strategy.
• Possess a keen understanding of the organization and can build a detailed understanding of the organization and have the capability to effectively collaborate with and influence multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent planning skills and ability to conduct effective meetings whether in-person or virtual.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead multiple and simultaneous programs using best practices and the ability to adjust to the changing nature of the environment, to adjust to various complexities and to continue provide improved business results.

Education

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience related to economic development and legislative initiatives.
• Hill experience a plus.

Additional information

ARC is an equal employment opportunity employer and endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of ARC's business. If an applicant believes he or she requires such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, he or she should contact Lisa Pansegrouw, Director, Human Resources. If an applicant has any questions or concerns, he or she should reach out to Lisa Pansegrouw at 202.884.7770 or at hr@arc.gov .