Best of USAJobs October 11

USAJobs can be a great resource for those looking to enter public service for the first time or career public servants interested in finding new opportunities. To help promote interest in the site and the thousands of jobs it has listed, GovLoop will highlight some of the more interesting opportunities available in a blog post each week. Welcome to the latest edition of our exciting federal employment opportunities roundup!

1. Director, National Poultry Research Center

Are chickens your favorite animal? If your answer’s yes, don’t miss this opening at the Agriculture Department’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) component in Athens, Georgia. Upon taking the reins at the National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC), you’ll be responsible for most of the center’s operations. You’ll help guide USNPRC’s budget, policies, procedures and more; you’ll also nurture relationships with other federal agencies and state government entities. Click here to view this job.

2. Cyber Threat Analyst

If you’ve ever wanted to work at the cutting edge, this Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) role should suit you. Based in Washington, D.C., you’ll conduct analysis and digital forensics on all available CIA sources. More importantly, you’ll identify, monitor, assess and counter the danger posed by cyberthreats from foreign nations targeting U.S. IT. Given your work will support President Trump, the National Security Council (NSC) and other major policymakers, this an opportunity with major stakes. Click here to view this job.

3. Economist

If economics is your passion, look at this Commerce Department (DOC) gig in Silver Spring, Maryland. You’ll become part of DOC’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) component and analyze the economics of natural resources. Your efforts will inform NOAA’s economic data and models; you’ll also ensure that the agency’s statistical analysis models are functioning properly. Ultimately, you’ll consult interagency groups, technical committees and workgroups, providing your technical expertise on these topics. Click here to view this job.

4. Aerospace Engineer

The sky’s the limit with this Air Force position at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) in Ohio. Once hired, you’ll lead the development and documentation of the analyses regarding foreign strike and combat support aircraft. As if that wasn’t cool enough, you’ll also provide advisory support and technical assistance on the base’s projects. Finally, the expertise you’ll provide will assist with analyzing and determining the limitations of foreign aerodynamic systems. Click here to view this job.

5. Cook

 If you’re hungry for professional growth, this slot with the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) might prove life-changing. Heading to Fargo, North Dakota, you’ll join the VA’s Veterans Health Administration (VHA) component. You’ll work with a wide variety of foods, getting to showcase your culinary abilities on meat, vegetables, fish and poultry. You’ll also inventory your office’s kitchen, making sure that none of its inventory spoils. Cooking everything from pancakes to soup, this is an assignment with lots of variety. Click here to view this job.

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