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$40,736 – $80,243
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a developmental loan administration role within the USDA Farm Service Agency, where the successful candidate will learn to process agricultural loan applications, counsel farm borrowers, and support a Farm Loan Manager across one or more counties. The position suits people with a background in finance, agriculture, or business who want to build expertise in farm credit and lending while working in rural communities.
Our summary, not Farm Service Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, accounting, agriculture, agricultural economics, farm management, or related field; OR three years of general experience in financial or insurance analysis at GS-4 equivalent level or higher
- Knowledge of agricultural loan principles and farm operations, including crop and livestock production, land valuation, and market conditions
- Ability to conduct interviews, analyze loan applications, and provide credit counseling to farmers
Nice to have
- Experience reviewing or servicing agricultural or commercial loan portfolios
- Knowledge of USDA loan programs and federal agricultural policy
- Graduate-level education in finance, business, economics, or agriculture