The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Manager for the International Trade and Finance Section in the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division. The position description number for this position is 85357. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

Duties

The Research Manager leads the International Trade and Finance Section in the development of research and policy analysis relevant to congressional needs. Issues covered by the section include international trade and economic policy issues and institutions, global economic developments, the role of the United States in the global economy, customs and tariffs, trade barriers and practices, export controls, trade agreements and negotiations, and foreign economic relations.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of International Trade and Finance.** Ability to Manage Research.** Ability to Review the Analysis of Others.** Ability to Lead and Manage Staff. Ability to Communicate in Writing. Ability to Collaborate. Ability to Build Relationships. Ability to Exercise Judgment and Discretion. Ability to Convey Information Orally through Briefings, Consultations, and Other Presentations. Knowledge of Congressional decision-making. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Education

Basic Requirements

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

or

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

or

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application.

Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application.

Contacts

• Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Ave. SE LM-107 Washington, District of Columbia 20540 United States
• Name: Customer Service Center
• Phone: 202-707-5620
• Email: [email protected]