Career Opportunity at Congressional Research Service: Analyst in Small Business and Economic Development Policy
The Congressional Research Service would like to share this career opportunity with you and your network.
Analyst in Small Business and Economic Development Policy
Open and Close Dates: 08/24/2021 to 09/24/2021
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 U.S. 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.
The ideal candidate will have experience conducting applied analysis that blends a background in economic development policy with detailed knowledge of small business development programs and principles, including federal contracting preferences. State and/or local planning experience and expertise connecting this experience to federal policy and programs is preferred. Strong public policy research, writing, and presentation skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a collaborative team. Candidates with experience explaining complex public policies, programs, and economic principles in terms that resonate with audiences without their level of expertise are encouraged to apply.
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. CRS is well known for analysis that is accurate, 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. For more information regarding this career opportunity, interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/611933200.
Please help us improve our recruitment efforts by letting us know how you heard about the position. This question is asked in the application process.