The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division is accepting applications under its 2024 Graduate Recruit Program for an Analyst in U.S. Defense Policy. This position will be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level (see "Duties" below). 

Duties

About the Graduate Recruit Program

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. (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 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 f           federal service. 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 Prior Background and Experience / Knowledge of Issues Related to U.S. Defense Policy, with a Focus on Military Personnel Issues** To provide objective background information and limited public policy analysis on U.S. defense policy issues, with a focus on military personnel issues, 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 Write on Issues Related to U.S. Defense Policy** To write descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and other documents with limited analysis for Congress. GS-11 Grade Level Prior Background and Experience / Knowledge of Issues Related to U.S. Defense Policy, with a Focus on Military Personnel Issues** To provide objective, in-depth public policy analysis and background information on U.S. defense policy issues, with a focus on military personnel issues, for Members and committees of the U.S. Congress. Knowledge includes an understanding of the role Congress plays in oversight, appropriations, and legislation related to U.S. defense policy. 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 U.S. Defense Policy** To write analytical and descriptive reports, memoranda, and other products supported by appropriate background research for Congress.

Contacts

• Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Ave. SE LM107 Washington, District of Columbia 20540 United States
• Name: Customer Service Center
• Phone: 202-707-5627
• Email: [email protected]