National Program Leader - Crop Production & Protection

As National Program Leader, the selected individual will provide leadership and direction for national and regional research programs related to grain crop improvement, production, and protection. Duties include: Provides technical leadership and guidance in the area of grain crops. Coordinates scientific research programs in the area of grain crops. Responsible for fiscal planning and providing input on budget initiatives for funding high priority research areas. Develops National Research programs, evaluates programs, reviews process of research, interprets and documents research outcomes and impacts, and develops research initiatives. Manages multidisciplinary research programs related to grain crops and coordinates team based multidisciplinary studies. Establishes and maintains communication with ARS Research Leaders and non-ARS research organizations in the field of expertise to assure that ARS research programs are kept up-to-date scientifically. Details are here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/641427200