The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division is accepting applications under its 2022 Graduate Recruit Program for an Analyst in Health Policy. This position will be filled at the GS-11 level (see "Duties" below).
Summary
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division is accepting applications under its 2022 Graduate Recruit Program for an Analyst in Health Policy. This position will be filled at the GS-11 level (see "Duties" below).
Temporary - Position will be filled under the Congressional Research Service Graduate Recruit Program. Full-time, temporary with the expectation of subsequent conversion to permanent.
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 may already possess a graduate degree).
3. General education requirements for a GS-11 appointment (see “Qualifications Required” below).
This position is not eligible for permanent remote telework.
About the CRS Graduate Recruit Program:
Initial appointments under the CRS 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.
Job Responsibilities:
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP), seeks an Analyst in Health Policy to join its Health Services and Research Section. The applicant should have some knowledge of key health policy issues, including issues related to health information technology (e.g., digital health, health informatics, and/or health care cybersecurity) along with the organization delivery, and financing of health services. The applicant should be able to demonstrate their proficiency through relevant coursework or experience. Applicants earning an advanced degree in health policy, including issues related to health information technology, digital health, health informatics, and/or health care cybersecurity, are especially encouraged to apply.
The Analyst in Health Policy provides objective public policy analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members of Congress, and their staff, including preparing objective, non-partisan, analytical studies and descriptive and background reports on public policy issues of national significance; providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members of Congress, and their staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process; and participating in multi-disciplinary team research projects and seminars. The Analyst in Health Policy is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members of Congress, and their staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.
Strong writing, research, and presentation skills are essential, including the ability to synthesize complex analyses into easy-to-understand language for a non-technical audience.
The analyst position carries promotion potential to the GS-15 level.
Library employees must be fully vaccinated by Monday, January 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.
New hires will be required to show proof of vaccination their first week of work.
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.
Qualifications
Who may be considered
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 GS-11 appointment (see table below).
GS-11 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 GS-09 grade level in the federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service.
Transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared 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:
GS-11 Grade Level
KSA #1: Knowledge of Issues Related to Health Policy**
To provide objective, in-depth public policy analysis and background information on health policy issues, including issues related to health information technology, digital health, health informatics, and/or health care cybersecurity for Members and committees of the U.S. Congress.
KSA #2: Ability to Design and Utilize Research and Analytical Methods and Techniques**
To research, analyze and synthesize complex information and evaluate implications of various policy alternatives.
KSA #3: Ability to Write on Issues Related to Health Policy**
To write analytical and descriptive reports, memoranda, and other products supported by appropriate background research for Congress.
Additional information
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.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
The appointment tenure for this position is full-time temporary with the expectation of subsequent conversion to permanent; flexible work schedules may be available.
The position description number for this vacancy announcement is 004746, GS-11.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation.
Those Graduate Recruit Program participants who are converted from a temporary appointment to a permanent position, and who have not yet completed the one-year probationary period, which is required of all new Library employees, will be required to do so. Time served in the temporary appointment will not count toward completion of this one-year probationary period requirement.
CRS staff not placed in a permanent position under the Graduate Recruit Program will return to the position occupied before entering the program or a position of similar grade and duties without loss of federal service tenure or seniority. Before applying, other Library of Congress employees should consult their supervisor or service unit management regarding the status of their position should they be selected for the program but not placed in a permanent position.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, men, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Carmen Reese at CRSGraduateRecruit@crs.loc.gov or (202) 707-6275. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A complete applicant package will require applicants to: 1) provide responses to a vacancy questionnaire 2) submit a resume and 3) attach transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared course list showing grades and the number of credits received.
Completed application packages will be forwarded to a panel of CRS staff that will first assess applicants against basic eligibility and general education requirements of the position. An evaluation panel will then assess the degree to which candidates meet the critical knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of the position and offer the better qualified candidates an opportunity for an interview in person, by telephone or by other telecommunications means. In addition to the critical KSAs listed above, the following competencies will also be addressed during the interview:
Ability to convey analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations
Ability to exercise objectivity in all phases of analysis, consultation, and/or oral presentations
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
Finalists may be required to submit a writing sample related to their academic discipline.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
It is recommended that you review your application to ensure it contains the following items:
Resume (uploaded through USAJobs.gov)
Completed vacancy questionnaire
Graduate transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared course list (attachment to application). Graduate transcripts/course list are mandatory; undergraduate transcripts are optional.
Incomplete applications will not be referred to interview officials and will be disqualified from further consideration.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are required to apply online. We are unable to accept mailed, faxed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes.
Carefully follow all instructions to ensure you are considered for the position.
Step 1: Review this Job Announcement. We recommend you review the "Qualifications Required" section
of the announcement to determine whether your education and experience align with the position requirements.
Step 2: Click on the “APPLY ONLINE” button to the right of this announcement. Log into your USAJOBS account or create an account if you do not already have one (the Library of Congress will NOT be able to access your Social Security information).
Step 3: Follow USAJobs' instructions to submit your resume. Your resume should include the following
information:
-- Work experience (paid and unpaid, including start and end dates and hours worked per week)
-- Education
Step 4: You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment.
Step 5: Provide responses to the vacancy announcement questions (you can preview these questions by
clicking the link under "How You Will Be Evaluated" above).
Step 6: Attach transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared
course list showing grades and the number of credits received. Graduate transcripts/course lists are
mandatory; undergraduate transcripts are optional.
Hiring Management offers two options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.
(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.
(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, (e.g. two undergraduate transcripts from different schools), be sure they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date.
Step 7: Click on "Finish" to submit your application. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. You may check the status of your application for this position through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account.
If you have questions or experience technical difficulty, you MUST CONTACT Carmen Reese at CRSGraduateRecruit@crs.loc.gov or (202) 707-6275 no later than 4:30 p.m. ET of the closing date.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM-107
Washington, District of Columbia 20540
United States
Next steps
Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
It is recommended that you review your application to ensure it contains the following items:
Resume (uploaded through USAJobs.gov)
Completed vacancy questionnaire
Graduate transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared course list (attachment to application). Graduate transcripts/course list are mandatory; undergraduate transcripts are optional.
Incomplete applications will not be referred to interview officials and will be disqualified from further consideration.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are required to apply online. We are unable to accept mailed, faxed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes.
Carefully follow all instructions to ensure you are considered for the position.
Step 1: Review this Job Announcement. We recommend you review the "Qualifications Required" section
of the announcement to determine whether your education and experience align with the position requirements.
Step 2: Click on the “APPLY ONLINE” button to the right of this announcement. Log into your USAJOBS account or create an account if you do not already have one (the Library of Congress will NOT be able to access your Social Security information).
Step 3: Follow USAJobs' instructions to submit your resume. Your resume should include the following
information:
-- Work experience (paid and unpaid, including start and end dates and hours worked per week)
-- Education
Step 4: You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment.
Step 5: Provide responses to the vacancy announcement questions (you can preview these questions by
clicking the link under "How You Will Be Evaluated" above).
Step 6: Attach transcripts (official or unofficial) of all completed graduate courses or a self-prepared
course list showing grades and the number of credits received. Graduate transcripts/course lists are
mandatory; undergraduate transcripts are optional.
Hiring Management offers two options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement.
(1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement.
(2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, (e.g. two undergraduate transcripts from different schools), be sure they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date.
Step 7: Click on "Finish" to submit your application. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. You may check the status of your application for this position through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account.
If you have questions or experience technical difficulty, you MUST CONTACT Carmen Reese at CRSGraduateRecruit@crs.loc.gov or (202) 707-6275 no later than 4:30 p.m. ET of the closing date.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Ave. SE
LM-107
Washington, District of Columbia 20540
United States
Next steps
Please review our evaluation process under Evaluation. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications." You will receive final notification via e-mail when the vacancy has been filled.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
