Excel Specialist | Excel Spreadsheet Modernization [USDA003008]

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ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

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Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Excel Specialist | Excel Spreadsheet Modernization [USDA003008] - DPLH Est.: 2080 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt [1099] Technical Element Basis Engagement Team | Analyst 5 Labor Category - High Level Exempt [1099] Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541620 - DPLH Est.: 2080 Hrs. ST | 0 Hrs. OT on a Exempt [1099] Technical Element Basis located CONUS: Washington, DC, and Reston, Virginia Across The Mid Atlantic Region supporting responsible for overseeing farming, ranching, and forestry industries, as well as regulating aspects of food quality and safety and nutrition labeling.

Seeking Excel Specialist candidates with relevant Agriculture And Food Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Agriculture And Food Sector Clients such as USDA. This as a Technical Element or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Information Technology Center Support (Excel Specialist) in the Agriculture And Food Industry Sector focussing on IT Effectiveness Solutions for clients such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | USDA Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) Cotton & Tobacco (C&T) Program [AMS | C&T] Generally Located In CONUS: Washington, DC, and Reston, Virginia and across the Mid Atlantic Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Excel Specialist | Excel Spreadsheet Modernization [USDA003008]

Develop and modernize Excel templates, troubleshoot complex workbooks, and automate reporting processes using VBA.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Attention to Detail: Ability to scrutinize complex macros and formulas and identify errors or inefficiencies.

Time Management: Capable of handling multiple spreadsheet modernization tasks across divisions while ensuring timely delivery of updates and fixes.

Collaborative Teamwork: Ability to work closely with USDA’s Cotton & Tobacco divisions to understand specific spreadsheet needs, ensure user satisfaction, and deliver customized solutions.

Adaptability: Flexibility to work with a variety of spreadsheet types and respond to ongoing requirements during modernization and training phases.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Excel Specialist | Excel Spreadsheet Modernization [USDA003008] (USDA003008) Candidates:

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) | Expert in Excel.. Experience in Information Technology, Data Science, Financial Analysis, Statistics, Computer Science, or Business Management.. Strong background in financial analysis, data management, or agricultural economics relevant to the USDA AMS Cotton & Tobacco Program.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLSET ATTRIBUTES:

Data Analysis Expertise: Ability to perform advanced data analysis using Excel, including data cleaning, transformation, and summarization. This includes strong experience with financial data, agricultural data, and budget templates.

Advanced Excel Skills:

-- Proficiency with Excel’s advanced features such as PivotTables, macros, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, complex formulas, and automa

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