The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division is accepting applications under its 2024 Graduate Recruit Program for an Analyst in Housing Policy. This position will be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level.(see “Duties” below). Applicants selected for this position may be considered for other similar CRS Graduate Recruit Positions.

Duties

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Requirements

Qualifications

Who may be considered Graduate students and Library of Congress employees who meet all of the following eligibility requirements: U.S. Citizenship Current enrollment in or anticipated graduation from an appropriate, accredited advanced degree program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (Library of Congress employees who already possess a graduate degree may be considered for appointment under the CRS Graduate Recruit Program). General education requirements for a GS-09 or GS-11 appointment (see table below). GS-09 Grade Level GS-11 Grade Level Two years of progressively higher level appropriate graduate education leading to a master's degree, OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR One year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level in the federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service. Three years of progressively higher appropriate graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level in the federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION 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. Transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared course list showing grades and the number of credits received must be attached to your online application. Graduate transcripts/course list are mandatory; undergraduate transcripts are optional. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS The critical knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), gained through education, experience, and/or training, needed to successfully perform the duties of the position: GS-09 Grade Level GS-11 Grade Level Knowledge of federal housing policy and related issues and programs** To provide objective background information and limited public policy analysis on housing policy issues for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress. Knowledge of federal housing policy and related issues**To provide objective, in-depth public policy analysis and background information on housing policy, including issues related to housing information for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress. Ability to design and utilize research and analytical methods and techniques** To assemble, analyze, and interpret information to identify and evaluate public policy issues and options. Ability to design and utilize research and analytical methods and techniques** To research, analyze, and synthesize complex information and evaluate implications of various policy alternatives. Ability to write on issues related to housing policy** To write descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and other documents with limited analysis for Congress. Ability to write on issues related to housing policy ** To write analytical and descriptive reports, memoranda, and other products supported by appropriate background research for Congress.

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