Title:Senior Advisor for Economic Research (Remote) Job Description: ID: ERRED-026 Location: Washington Program: ERS Wage/Hr: $82.00 Hours/Week: 24 Minimum Age: 55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Economic Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. - This position will be open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remotely. Qualifications: Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in working as an Economist in the USDA?s research agencies. OR PhD Degree in Economics or agricultural economics Minimum of 15 years' experience in preparing economic reports, data, and staff analyses related to Federal policy impacts on Rural America. Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Duties: The Enrollee supports economic research and analysis on issues related to the US farm sector and Rural America. The Enrollee assists in training new economists and may represent the Division to USDA stakeholders. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees. Advises on research involving implications of Federal and State policies that affect the rural economy and the farm sector, with emphasis on broadband availability. 70% Develop documentation and provide training to new staff on data, methods, and subject-matter expertise related to the rural economy. 30% Other: Physical requirements: No physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

• Work on the latest applications of data science to solve business problems • Work directly with client stakeholders to translate business problems into high level analytics solution designs • Present analytic solutions to business audiences highlighting robustness of the solution and how it could help generate business value • Develop end-to-end solutions based on in-depth understanding of business problems to ensure analytics solutions are delivered efficiently, predictably, and sustainably • Design and develop **machine learning and Generative AI solutions** using Databricks and Azure AI services. • Build **LLM-powered applications** and orchestrate workflows using **LangGraph** • Develop **agentic AI workflows** for automation, insights generation, and decision support • Implement **Document Intelligence solutions** for extracting insights from unstructured data • Participate in discussions with team members to select and apply relevant analytic techniques and create actionable business insights • Responsible for making presentations to senior management, communicating results to business teams, and develop plans to help operationalize analytic solution

• Review and refine AI-generated analytics strategies, dashboards, reports, and insights • Assess the accuracy, relevance, and value of AI-driven analytics outputs • Develop real-world case studies and scenarios based on your analytics leadership experience • Create scenario variations that represent various industries, data contexts, and business objectives • Identify gaps or inaccuracies in AI-generated analytics content and provide clear, structured, actionable feedback • Guide AI models to better understand advanced analytics concepts, methodologies, and best practices

Senior Data Scientist Location: Remote Job Description: Job#: 3034655 Employment Type: Contract Duration: 7 months Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Senior Data Scientist to support the development and optimization of advanced machine learning models focused on large-scale text analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful, real-world applications in a collaborative environment. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, and candidates must be eligible for full-time conversion. Key Responsibilities - Train, fine-tune, and evaluate deep learning models, with a focus on NLP and transformer-based architectures. - Process, clean, and analyze large-scale structured and unstructured text datasets. - Troubleshoot model performance, optimize hyperparameters, and improve training pipelines. - Run experiments and clearly document findings, results, and recommendations. - Deploy and maintain models within a cloud-based (AWS) environment using established workflows. - Collaborate with technical leads and cross-functional stakeholders while operating independently on day-to-day execution. Required Qualifications - Python programming experience, including hands-on work with PyTorch and transformer-based models. - Experience building, training, and debugging deep learning models for text-based applications. - Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, statistics, and exploratory data analysis. - Experience working in AWS environments and using GitHub-based workflows. - Communication skills and ability to operate independently. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, or emerging AI approaches. - Familiarity with PySpark or large-scale data processing frameworks. - Experience with MLOps tools and experiment tracking platforms. - Exposure to healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated environments. Compensation & Benefits The pay rate for this position is between $65.00 and $70.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and experience. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Employee Type: Contract Remote: Yes Pay Range: $65 - $70 per hour