Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist, Domestic Social Policy (Senior Level)

Job Description

The Congressional Research Service Domestic Social Policy Division is seeking a senior manager to assist in leading a major research program which provides the U.S. Congress direct, ongoing, expert support in the field of domestic social policy. The person in this position serves as the Deputy Assistant Director for domestic social policy, and as such will support the Assistant Director in managing the Domestic Social Policy Division, which is responsible for meeting the analytical and information needs of the Congress on matters related to the broad area of domestic social programs and policies (e.g., health, social insurance, pensions, education, welfare, immigration, and law enforcement) and the populations to which these programs and policies apply.

The incumbent counsels the Assistant Director on all aspects of the administration and operations of the division; monitors research, administration, and operations of the division in relation to its capacity for and actual experience in meeting needs of the Congress; ensures that the division is working toward identifying public policy problems facing the Congress and follows through with analysis that provides an objective, authoritative framework in which the Congress can assess the consequences of legislative/policy options; demonstrates intellectual leadership in monitoring congressional needs in policy areas within the research management responsibility of the division; collaborates with other senior research division managers to assure full identification of significant issues and develops analytical approaches; serves with full delegated authority as the Assistant Director in his/her absence. Performs special research, consultative, or administrative assignments as requested by the Assistant Director.

Position is being offered at the SL level ($132,437-$154,600). To apply online (preferred), visit http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo or call 202.707.5627 to request an applicant job kit. Please refer to vacancy #070220 in all correspondence. Applications must be received by September 10, 2007. CRS is the public policy research arm of the U.S. Congress and is fully committed to workforce diversity.