Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service seeks an Analyst in Small Business and Economic Development Policy

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Analyst in Small Business and Economic Development Policy
Open and Close Dates: 04/01/2021 to 05/03/2021
Salary: $103,690 to $134,798 per year
 
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Government and Finance Division seeks an Analyst in Small Business and Economic Development Policy to join its Federalism and Emergency Management Section. The analyst will serve the United States Congress by providing in-depth research and analysis on policy issues pertinent to small business and economic development, federal contracting preferences, business development, and technical assistance programs, and may support research throughout CRS.
 
Analyst duties include:
 
Preparing a variety of objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive background reports, memoranda and other written materials on subjects or public policy issues of national significance that are within the employee’s area of professional knowledge.
 
Providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge.
 
Participating in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for congressional committees, Members and staff.
 
Participating in or leading team research projects and seminars.
 
Locating and providing information requested by Members and committees of Congress and their staff.
 
The employee is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide public policy and legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.
 
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 more than a century. CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation’s best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.
 
CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity.  Interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/596909800