Total 7 Junior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in Client Office: Washington, DC

• You will provide administrative and technical support.
• You will organize and maintain electronic filing systems for directives, regulations, manuals, and general administrative materials.
• You will prepare a variety of documents using office automation systems such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• You will ensure correspondence/parcels are mailed using the appropriate methods and all time-sensitive materials are tracked and delivered within the required timeframe.
• You will prepare monthly reconciliations and documents for quarterly audits.
• You will arrange meetings, trainings and events.
• You will be responsible for all procurement actions within the office.
• You will process requests and arrange for sign language interpreting services for employees.
• You will maintain program records and statistics, prepare reports and maintain databases.
• You will conduct EEO complaint in-take and may perform EEO counseling duties.

The ideal applicant will have experience conducting research on Congress and American national government including on one or more of the issues listed above, and must be able to work as part of a collaborative team. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills are essential.  Candidates with strong data analysis skills (e.g., R, STATA, SAS, SPSS, Excel) are especially encouraged to apply.

The Research Assistant will support CRS analysts in their objective, nonpartisan public policy analysis for and consultation with congressional clients. 

The duties of the Research Assistant include:

• Supporting the work of analysts preparing analytical and descriptive written products that inform congressional understanding of public policy issues and consideration of policy proposals.
• Participating in group efforts on research projects as a member of a collaborative team and undertaking research and data analytical tasks in support of the development of an array of analytical and descriptive products or components.
• Performing literature searches and reviews, and evaluating publications and analyses for authoritativeness, relevance, and currency. Recommending documents for use by analysts and preparing abstracts of descriptive and analytical underlying materials.
• Locating, extracting, collecting, and/or compiling quantitative data and other information; interpreting and evaluating data for accuracy, relevance, authoritativeness, and usefulness; identifying and resolving problems with data; and formatting data to meet targeted, well-defined research needs.
• Creating and populating databases and spreadsheets, reformatting and standardizing data from different sources, and performing data input, calculations, and analysis. Informing colleagues on the content, nature, and use of data resources.
• Formatting a range of tables, graphs, images, and other components of CRS products, reviewing and verifying this content for accuracy and completeness. Recommending quality control procedures and making suggestions to improve and enhance these components.
• Conducting research and preparing materials for use at consultations, briefings, and seminars for congressional clients. Attending consultations, briefings, seminars, and outreach activities to gain familiarity with CRS’s information and analytic capabilities, record questions, and otherwise assist analysts.

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.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

The position description number for this position is 460699.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position may work a flextime work schedule.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

• Manages all swimming lessons and instructs when scheduled, at the assigned aquatics facility. Develops swim program according to students' ability and promotes students to higher level of swimming according to their skills.
• Instructs all levels of swimming and appropriate strokes, to include; front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.
• Teach students from age groups of infant through adults.
• Introduces and instructs safety and survival skills to students, when appropriate to level of instruction.
• Instructors work with lifeguards to ensure that swim lessons are safe at all times.

• Participates fully with the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Administration in the formulation of ETA programs and implementation of the Administration's employment and training programs and activities.
• Represents the Assistant Secretary and the Employment and Training Administration in meetings with top- level officials of the Department of Labor, other Federal agencies and State and local government, private and public organizations, and international organizations.
• Represents the Assistant Secretary in meetings with members of Congress and their staffs and Congressional Committee staff, White House staff, national labor unions, State elected bodies, and other private and public organizations as well as inter-national organizations.
• Meets with the Assistant Secretary and represents them before Congressional committees and subcommittees and testifies before the office of Management and Budget.
• Oversees the formulation of employment policies that provide the basis for development and execution of comprehensive employment and training programs and provides guidance and direction in and implementing strategies.

• Provide guidance on Development Plans for the staff and may assist in local recruitment or hold new employee orientation sessions.
• Serve as the primary administrative business process point of contact.
• Maintain tracking logs, action items, manage administrative suspense items and transaction records.
• Use an electronic calendar, database or spreadsheet software to document employee leave schedules manage appointments and meetings for the unit.
• Compile and monitor spending throughout the year and prepare the paperwork to add or de-obligate funds.

Your new role In this position, you'll play a vital role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. You'll work closely with students needing extra help, assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons, and encourage positive behaviour and a love for learning. Additionally, you'll handle some administrative tasks and engage in professional development to enhance your skills. Your dedication and passion for education will significantly impact students' lives, helping them reach their full potential.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you'll need a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, demonstrating your knowledge and skills in supporting students and teachers. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with students, teachers, and parents. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for education will help you connect with students and foster a positive learning environment. Additionally, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks will be crucial in handling both instructional and administrative duties effectively.
What you'll get in return
In return for your dedication and hard work as a Learning Support Assistant, you'll have access to ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, working in a positive and inclusive environment. Additionally, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are making a significant difference in the lives of students, helping them to achieve their full potential.
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We are currently searching for a Research Assistant in Epidemiology. The position will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time opportunity located in Rockville, MD.

• Contribute to all aspects of the project management, data stewardship and harmonization in the Confluence Project a large multi-ancestry genome-wide association study to investigate the genetic architecture of breast cancer and improve risk prediction and prognosis of the disease and in the Ghana Breast Health Study a population-based case-control study of breast cancer environmental and genetic risk factors in Ghanaian women.

• Assist under the supervision of senior staff the development, maintenance, and monitoring updating of data platforms for epidemiological research, including but not limited to the Confluence data platform.

• Assist with performing database management of multiple cancer epidemiology studies, including but not limited to, dataset creation including merging and/or concatenation, data cleaning identify and correct data entry errors and/or missing values, data transformation create and categorize variables; impute data and delivering data to staff and scientist. This task will require working within a cloud-based data platform.

• Assist with compiling data needed for budget planning, and with preparing material needed for setting up contracts with extramural investigators.

• Produce publication quality, informative graphical representations of images from research studies.

• Contribute to data quality control and analyze Annual Report System ARS data to develop reports and presentations.

• Work with staff on researching and drafting technical reports, analyzing data from the studies and publishing research findings.

• Assist on all aspects of epidemiologic cancer research, including using R, SAS and other statistical programs as deemed necessary, under the supervision of more senior investigators, to perform data analyses, perform literature reviews, and assist in the preparation of reports for presentation or publication.

• Collaborate in the writing and preparing of technical writing including preparing articles for journal submission and abstracts for presentation, correspondence with staff or scientists, communications to IRBs, and editing study protocols.

• Research both computerized and non-computerized medical and public health literature in major national and international databases and academic journals.

• Research and perform quality control programs using selected statistical methods for use in quality control analysis.

• Work with staff to coordinate and develop responses to requests for information about the Institutes research activities.

• Coordinate and maintain communications by organizing meetings and teleconferences, agendas and meeting notes, actions items and decision logs, and tracking and responding to issues requiring resolution.

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What You Will Need:

• Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline.

• At least one (1) of experience working in Community and Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline.

• Experience in utilizing statistical software packages for analyzing complex epidemiologic data, including R and SAS.

• Statistical Analysis System (SAS)

• PowerPoint

• Excel

• Word

• R

• MS Office Suite

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience conducting scientific or technical research.

• Knowledge of basic research methods, strategies and software applications and systems.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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