Research Manager, Executive Branch
3 weeks ago
The Section Research Manager leads a team of policy analysts conducting policy research and analysis for Congress.
The section covers a broad range of public policy issues in both a government-wide and agency-specific context, with an emphasis on congressional oversight and the effects of proposed legislation.
These issues are often related to the field of public administration, but are addressed from a broader public policy perspective.
These include, but are not limited to matters regarding presidential powers; the federal workforce; the regulatory process; the federal budget; federal financial management; and federal information policy.
The section's crosscutting portfolio provides opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across CRS.
The ideal candidate will possess an intellectual curiosity about the processes and procedures of the federal government; a familiarity with the role of OMB, OPM, and other agencies in organization and management of the federal government; and a deeper subject knowledge of one of the areas covered by the section.
Candidates with research and research management experience in issues covered by the section and who have strong interpersonal skills and are capable of leading 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 writing, research, and analysis, and knowledge of congressional decision making and legislative process is desired.Duties include:
- Managing and supervising policy analysts, including communicating performance standards and expectations to staff, observing staff performance, giving feedback, and assessing performance;
- Ensuring that the work results in objective, authoritative analysis with which the Congress can assess the consequences of legislative/policy options;
- Proactively establishing relationships with committees of jurisdiction, building long-term relationships with clients, and taking initiative to seek out new congressional contacts for CRS;
- Managing congressional requests, concerns, and needs in policy areas within the research management responsibility of the section;
- Collaborating with other managers to ensure an integrative approach to the work by fully identifying significant policy problems facing the Congress, developing analytical approaches to address these problems, and applying appropriate resources; and
- Performing special assignments as directed by the Assistant/Deputy Assistant Director.
Leads staff toward meeting the Library's and CRS's vision, mission, and goals by managing performance, communicating effectively, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, building and maintaining relationships, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, thinking systematically and inspiring change.
Exhibits commitment to the Library's Supervisor Core Competencies.
Ensures that research and analysis is conducted in a fully collaborative manner both within and outside the section, reflects the congressional agenda, and is relevant to congressional policy making.
Leads, plans, organizes and coordinates research, including major research projects related to sensitive or complex public policies of national or international significance, which are often multidisciplinary in nature.
Ensures that research and analysis undertaken is of the highest quality and meets CRS's standards of objectivity, responsiveness, non-partisanship, balance, timeliness, legislative relevance, authoritativeness, and accessibility.
Reviews research to ensure that it complements other Service research and analyses; is accurate, well organized, and cogent; meets professional and service standards; adheres to CRS policy guidelines; and is responsive to the legislative needs of Members and committees of Congress.
Establishes and maintains relationships with Members and committees of Congress.Contributes to and assists in developing CRS-wide strategic goals and priorities. Communicates those goals and priorities to staff. Oversees the implementation of CRS-wide policies, procedures, standards and guidelines by staff.
Effectively communicates management initiatives to staff and ensures that staff are able to acclimate to the changing needs of Congress and the CRS research community.
Conveys to senior management information and concerns from staff.
CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation.
As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for over a century.
The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Conditions of Employment
The Supervisor leads his/her 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, and fostering integrity and honesty.
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 or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.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 the structure and functions of the federal government.**Ability to manage research.**Ability to review the analysis of others.**Ability to lead and manage staff.
Knowledge of congressional decision making.
Ability to collaborate
Ability to build relationships.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
Ability to convey information orally through briefings, consultations, and other presentations.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
There are no education requirements for this position.
Additional information
Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The tour of duty for this position is full-time.
This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position.
The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application.
Certification from health care providers are not accepted.For more information contact the Library's Office of EEO/Diversity Programs at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation.
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The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation , an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period, if this is his/her first supervisory/managerial position at the Library.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521, Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
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