The ideal candidate will have knowledge about economic principles and U.S. financial markets, experience analyzing public policy, and an intellectual curiosity about securities and derivatives markets and regulation. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge of economics and finance to current federal policy debates. Strong writing, research, and presentation skills are essential, as is the ability to work on a collaborative team.
Candidates with experience explaining economic or financial principles, practices, and U.S. policy issues to audiences with varying levels of expertise are encouraged to apply. Preferred candidates will possess familiarity with SEC or CFTC authorities and regulations, as well as the ability to develop knowledge to support research analyses undertaken in other related issue areas throughout CRS. The analyst is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide policy and legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.
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.
Analyst duties include:
Preparing a variety of objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive background reports, memoranda and other written materials on subjects or public policy issues of national significance that are within the employee’s area of professional knowledge.
Providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process by providing information and analysis and applying professional subject-area knowledge.
Participating in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for congressional committees, Members, and staff.
Participating in or leading team research projects and seminars.
Locating and providing information requested by Members and committees of Congress and their staff.
The analyst is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide public policy and legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.
The position description number for this position is 004746.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime or compflex work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Starting at $82,764 Per Year (GS 11)
