The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division (FDT) seeks an Analyst in Foreign Affairs focused on transnational crime, international law enforcement, and related U.S. policy. The ideal candidate is expected to possess and enhance over time the skills necessary to provide legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels. The analyst may support research undertaken throughout CRS.

Duties

Prepares a variety of analytical, descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and written materials on subjects or public policy issues within the employee's designated areas of responsibility to support congressional decision-making.

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 transnational crime, international law enforcement, and related U.S. policy**• Ability to analyze public policy issues**• Ability to write in a public policy context**• Ability to convey analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations, and other presentations• Ability to work collaboratively with others• Ability to exercise objectivity in all phases of analysis and consultation• Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing

Education

There are no education requirements for this post.

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]