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Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? At Terrestris, we are changing the way small businesses hire. We are seeking a n Operations Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) Information Technology (IT) Support to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the U.S Department of Agriculture. Join our team, grow your career, and crush your goals at Terrestris.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We approach this by forming strong client and team relationships through transparency. We strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary values to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Operations Specialist at Terrestris do?

The vision for the USDA is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. The USDA's mission is to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation's natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands

Specifically, this role serves to provide technical and administrative support for the day-to-day operation of ITD's workforce development efforts in order to enable the smooth running of the USDA's workforce development activities.

What does a typical day look like for the Operations Specialist?

You will:

• Develop and maintain a schedule for ongoing ITD workforce trainings for upskilling/reskilling
• Coordinate with ITD leadership the Center for Training & Organization Development, and other entities to identify needs and available courses
• Establish and improve processes and procedures for integrating training/upskilling/reskilling into standard individual development plans
• Facilitate the ongoing running of ITD intern program activities and coordinate logistics for hosted workforce development trainings
• Analyze available feedback and data gathered from current/past participants to identify trends and suggest improvements
• Provide technical and administrative support for the day-to-day operation of ITD's workforce development efforts
• Enable the smooth running of workforce development activities

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the person we're looking for if you have:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, project management, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• A minimum of 2 years experience in an operations role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• The ability to manage tasks and time effectively
• Strong organizational skills and good attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to coordinate with communications team to share information with a wider audience
• Experience interacting with senior level personnel in order to identify, plan and coordinate
• Experience in analysis, problem solving and process improvement
• A background in employee development, training, ongoing learning and/or psychology (preferred)

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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