Research Manager Executive Branch Operations Congressional Research Service Washington DC

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Posted: Nov. 18, 2021
| Application Deadline:
Dec. 13, 2021
Title
Research Manager
Executive Branch Operations
Congressional Research Service
D.C.
About the Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking a Section Research Manager (SRM) for the Executive Branch Operations Section within the Government and Finance Division. The Research Manager leads the section in the development of policy research and analysis relevant to congressional needs, particularly as it relates to federal government management and organizational issues.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.
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.
General Description
The Section Research Manager leads a team of policy analysts conducting policy research and analysis for Congress. The section covers a broad range of federal government management and organizational issues. This includes, but is not limited to presidential powers; appointment process; federal workforce; regulatory process; inspectors general, information policy; budget process; financial management; and procurement. The section’s crosscutting portfolio provides opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across CRS.
Duties
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.
Performing special assignments as directed by the Assistant/Deputy Assistant Director.
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.
Directly supervises 10-12 staff members in the section and advises the Assistant Director and 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.
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, nonpartisanship, 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.
This position is not eligible for permanent remote telework.
This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.
The tour of duty for this position is full time.
The position description number for this position is 085357.
The incumbent of this position is eligible to work a flexitime work schedule.
Conditions of Employment
Library employees must be fully vaccinated by Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. New hires must be fully vaccinated by the date of their appointment.
Employees are considered fully vaccinated when it has been at least two weeks since they received the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna) or the single dose of a one-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). At this time, booster shots are not necessary to be considered fully vaccinated.
Upon request, employees must provide proof of vaccination to the Health Services Division.
Consistent with applicable law, the library will consider individual exceptions to the vaccination requirement based on an employee’s medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Employees with an approved exception will be subject to weekly testing and other COVID-19 safety protocols as directed, including, for example, wearing masks and social distancing.
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 drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for 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.
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 executive branch management and operations.
Ability to manage research.
Ability to review the analysis of others.
Ability to lead and manage staff.
Ability to collaborate.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Knowledge congressional decision-making.
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.
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 the minimum step of the grade.
The Congressional Research Service, within the Library of Congress, is part of the Legislative Branch of the federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. 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 the minimum step of the grade.
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The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.
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