Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service
Dist. Columbia, United States
(on-site)
Job Type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
None
Sector
Government: Federal (DC Area)
International Exchanges
None
Job Function
Academic: Full-Time
Field of Interest
Other
Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist
Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist
Description
CRS seeks a senior manager to serve as Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist in the Government and Finance Division. The Deputy Assistant Director supports the Assistant Director in managing the division, which provides expert research to meet congressional policy making and oversight needs on issues related to Congress, federal government public administration, emergency management, economic development, financial regulation, the U.S. economy, appropriations, public finance and taxation. All interested applicants must apply via USAJOBS.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess an intellectual curiosity about the breadth of policy issues in the division’s portfolio, a deeper subject knowledge of one of the areas covered by the division, and a demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and discretion in a client-focused environment. Candidates with research and research management experience in issues covered by the division and are capable of collaborating with a highly motivated and talented research staff committed to providing Congress the highest level of nonpartisan, authoritative, objective policy analysis are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in public policy research, analysis, and writing, and knowledge of congressional decision making and legislative process is desired. Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills along with excellent writing, reviewing and communication skills are required.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century.
Mission
To serve Congress with the highest quality of research, analysis, information and confidential consultation to support the exercise of its legislative, r...