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Agricultural Economist
Location
Beltsville, MD
Job Type
Full Time
Experience
Senior Level
Compensation
USD $ 121,785-158,322 per year
Posted
Oct 10, 2026

Job Summary

This position is in Global Market Analysis (GMA), which supplies timely analysis and market intelligence to help meet USDA's trade policy, trade promotion and food security objectives. The incumbent will maintain and develop commodity forecasts, oversee data integrity, and coordinate the preparation and clearance of reports.

Qualifications

● You must be a US Citizen or US National. ● Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. ● Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. ● Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served. ● Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. ● Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. ● Testing Designated Position: Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use. ● Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. ● This is an *office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

Impact Areas

Food Policy
Agricultural Development
Food and Climate
Food Equity and Justice
Organic and Regenerative Agriculture
Food Waste
Food and Public Health
Animal Welfare
Plant-Based Foods
Sustainable Food Tech

Skill Categories

Research and Analysis
Government Affairs and Legal
Supply Chain and Procurement
Corporate Sustainability

Key Information

SOURCE: USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov), a service of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). DATA RETRIEVED: 2026-10-10. DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial listing. It is not operated, sponsored, approved, or endorsed by USAJOBS, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, or the U.S. federal government. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886915700 β€” always verify the details and apply there. β€” The role directly contributes to food security objectives and global agricultural trade policy, which are central to sustainable food systems.