Risk Management Specialist
Risk Management AgencySalt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · Mid
$63,795 – $118,204
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 role involves developing and maintaining federal crop insurance policies, regulations, and underwriting standards at the USDA, with responsibility for analyzing legislative changes and coordinating with government and industry partners to ensure consistent program implementation. It suits someone with experience in agricultural policy, insurance administration, or regulatory analysis who can independently research complex issues and communicate technical concepts across diverse stakeholder groups.
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience in agricultural, business data, or business support processing system analysis (GS-11 level)
- Experience planning and implementing research pertaining to agriculture or business processes
- Knowledge of underwriting policy and legal/procedural requirements
- Experience interpreting and implementing legislative or regulatory changes to insurance or agricultural programs (GS-12 level)
- Experience independently conducting research and analysis on agricultural regulations (GS-13 level)
Nice to have
- Ph.D. or doctoral degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, farm management, agronomy, horticulture, economics, statistics, actuarial science, or related field
- Master's degree (LL.M.) in relevant field
- Graduate-level coursework in relevant disciplines