Program Manager-AMP

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production and marketing of sheep and goat commodities through pilot projects within the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Program.
• Provide management, administrative oversight, and leadership to ensure project outcomes are achieved in cooperation with the Project Director.
• Ensure compliance with USDA-specific policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Manage partner relationships and provide oversight for sub-awardees.
• Support the preparation of project work plans, progress reports, budgets, and budget forecasts.
• Coordinate data collection, manage project timelines, and implement project planning strategies.
• Conduct outreach and engagement activities, including drafting content and delivering presentations to highlight project impacts.
• Travel to field sites to provide technical assistance and operational coordination to team members and partners.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Agriculture, Animal Science, Biological Science, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with research, marketing, and large/complex datasets.
• Proven research record with evidence of publications commensurate with experience.
• Research interest or experience in climate change, climate-smart practices, or related policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop an internationally recognized research program.
• Experience with targeted outreach and technical support for underserved growers and producers.

About the Company

Tuskegee University is a historic institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, fostering innovation and leadership to address global challenges.