Analyst In Social Policy

We're Looking for a skilled Analyst In Social Policy in the Library Of Congress based in Washington, District of Columbia. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.

The Successful Applicant

Graduate students and Library of Congress employees who meet all of the following eligibility requirements: U.S. Citizenship Current enrollment in or anticipated graduation from an appropriate accredited advanced degree program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (Library of Congress employees who already possess a graduate degree may be considered for appointment under the CRS Graduate Recruit Program). General education requirements for a GS11 appointment (see table below). GS11 Grade Level Three years of progressively higher appropriate graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR One year of specialized experience at the GS09 grade level in the federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Degree: behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a selfprepared course list showing grades and the number of credits received must be attached to your online application. Graduate transcripts/course list are mandatory undergraduate transcripts are optional. KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS The critical knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) gained through education experience and/or training needed to successfully perform the duties of the position: GS11 Grade Level Knowledge of education and labor policyKnowledge of the theories concepts processes techniques principles and/or practices of education or labor policy. This includes knowledge of the history trends and current status of education or labor policy and interrelationships with other key domestic social policies. Ability to design and utilize research and analytical methods and techniques To research analyze and synthesize complex information and evaluate the implications of various policy alternatives. Ability to write on issues related to education and labor policy issues To write analytical and descriptive reports memoranda and other products supported by appropriate background research for Congress.

What’s on Offer

The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.