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Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist (Government and Finance Division)
Library of Congress · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
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.
What You'll Do
- →CRS seeks a senior manager to serve as Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist in the Government and Finance Division.
- →The selectee will support the Assistant Director in managing the division, which provides expert research to meet ongoing congressional policy making and oversight needs, centered around some of the nation's leading policy and economic issues.
- →Among the government issues covered are legislative and budget process, congressional operations, election administration, congressional oversight, organization and management of the executive branch, intergovernmental relations, rulemaking, information policy, emergency management, and economic development.
- →Among the economic issues covered are fiscal and monetary policy, banking, financial regulation, insurance and securities, fintech, the macroeconomy, taxation, public finance, federal debt and deficits.
- →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 Deputy Assistant Director performs special research, consultative, or administrative assignments as requested by the CRS Director or the Assistant Director.
- →Major duties of this position include: Demonstrates intellectual leadership in the formulating, framing, conducting and communicating of research policy and analysis conducted in the division, in terms of subject matter expertise, methodology and relevance to congressional needs.
- →Reviews the written products of staff to ensure that the Service's quality standards are met.
- →In collaboration with other senior managers, ensures coverage of all issues identified throughout the Service.
- →Oversees implementation of the research agenda, including approaches, frameworks, or methodologies.
- →Monitors, updates, and adjusts the research agenda to meet the changing needs of Congress, reassesses/reallocates capacity and communicates adjustments to supervisors and staff.
Requirements
- ✓Your resume is important to this application process.
- ✓It will be reviewed to determine whether you possess the qualifications referenced above.
- ✓All applicants are required to submit a resume that provides specific information (to include accomplishments, work experience and education/training) that clearly describes what you would bring to the position.
- ✓The Deputy Assistant Director leads staff toward meeting the Library's vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, fostering integrity and honesty, communicating effectively, and managing conflict and crisis.
- ✓Exhibits commitment to the Library's Supervisory Core Competencies Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana.
- ✓The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library.
- ✓In addition, past drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
- ✓See requirements listed below under Qualifications Required.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1ae1f285-5c0d-4361-89dc-db292871da11
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