Analyst in Foreign Affairs

Position description

Duties

About the Graduate Recruit Program

Initial appointments under the Graduate Recruit Program will be made for a period up to 120 days.  Initial appointments are expected to convert to permanent, contingent upon the participant’s successful performance, completion of all degree requirements, and availability of funding.  Those students who return to school to complete their advanced degree program may be eligible for a permanent position once they obtain their degree.

About CRS

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 shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress, CRS experts assist at every stage of the legislative process—from the early considerations that precede bill drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities.

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.

DUTIES

The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade (FDT) Division seeks an Analyst in Foreign Affairs to work on a range of policy issues related to the individual countries and intra-regional dynamics of the African region, as well as related U.S. policy dimensions, including the role of Congress and major legislation.

The analyst will provide objective public policy analysis and consultation on policies and issues related to political, security, development, and humanitarian affairs in Africa and U.S. policy for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress. The work includes locating/interpreting factual information; conducting research; preparing objective, nonpartisan descriptive, background, and analytical reports; participating in team research projects and seminars; and applying qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to research and writing. 

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in or graduating from a M.A. or Ph.D. program and have experience and graduate coursework in African Studies, International Relations, or a related field.  Proficiency in French, Portuguese, or regional languages is also valued.

Strong research, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize complex analyses into easy-to-understand language for a non-technical audience, as well as attention to detail and skill with online databases are required.

The analyst position carries promotion potential to the GS-15 level.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment

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

Who may be considered

Graduate students and Library of Congress employees who meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

1. U.S. Citizenship

2. 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).

3. General education requirements for a GS-09 or GS-11 appointment (see below).

Application instructions

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