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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Analyst in Government Organization and Management, GS-12
Analyst in Government Organization and Management, GS-12
Sector: Government: Federal (DC Area)
Company Name: The Congressional Research Service
Field of Interest: Policy Analysis
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Washington, Dist. Columbia, 20540, United States
Posted: June 25, 2010
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Degree Desired: Master's: MPA, MPP, MPM, etc.
Level of Experience: Mid-Career
Required Travel: 0-10%
Salary: $74,872.00 - $97,333.00 (Yearly Salary)
Apply URL: http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo
Job Description
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Government and Finance Division is seeking an Analyst in Government Organization and Management for its Executive Branch Operations Section.
Applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: presidential powers, emergency powers, information policy, the Paperwork Reduction Act, privacy, administrative procedure, government regulation, federal appointments, consumer protection, transparency, and/or Senior Executive Service.
This position is at the GS-12 level ($74, 872-$97,333). Interested applicants must apply online at www.loc.gov/crsinfo and refer to vacancy #100128 in all correspondence. Applications must be received by July 21, 2010.
The analyst prepares objective, non-partisan analytical, background, and descriptive reports on issues of significant legislative concern; provides personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on public policy issues; and participates in team research projects and seminars. The analyst 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 nearly 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 committed to enhancing diversity -- we welcome and encourage minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Job Requirements
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 federal government organization and management.**
Ability to analyze public policy issues.**
Ability to design and utilize research and analytical methods and techniques.**
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 orally.
Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Apply URL: http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo