Summary This position is located in the Congressional Research Service (CRS), Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI). The position description number for this position is 004748. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The incumbent of this position will work a compflex or flexitime work schedule. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Responsibilities The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress. The Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Congressional Research Service is seeking an Analyst in Transportation Policy with a focus on the automotive sector and related industries, especially related to supply chains, trade agreements, vehicle safety requirements, electrification, and automation. The candidate should understand the history, trends, economics, and current status of the automotive sector and related industries and be able to evaluate regulatory and legislative policy issues and interrelationships. The analyst will cover a wide range of policy issues related to the automotive sector and related industries, especially related to supply chains, trade agreements, vehicle safety requirements, electrification, and automation. An understanding of the history, trends, economics, and current status of the automotive sector and related industries and the associated regulatory and legislative policy issues are key skills for the position. The analyst will collaborate with other CRS staff, as necessary, to consider how a variety of policy initiatives might affect industries and rulemaking and how interrelationships with technological change, such as the electrification and automation of vehicles, and supply chains and trade agreements, will affect federal policy. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ability to develop expertise in new areas. This position requires the ability to utilize analytical methods and techniques to analyze policy issues for the U.S. Congress. Applicants should be comfortable with quantitative and qualitative approaches in research and familiar with transportation and industry policy issues. Strong writing and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize complex analyses into easy-to-understand language for a non-technical audience, are required. 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 is a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill. 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. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress. Analyst duties include: Preparing a variety of objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive background reports, memoranda and other written materials on subjects or public policy issues of national significance that are within the employee’s area of professional knowledge. Providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge. Participating in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for congressional committees, Members and staff. Participating in or leading team research projects and seminars. Locating and providing information requested by Members and committees of Congress and their staff. The employee 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment 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 or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. 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 transportation policy.* Ability to analyze public policy issues.* Ability to write in a public policy context.** Ability to convey analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations and other presentations. Ability to lead collaborative research tasks. Ability to exercise objectivity in all phases of analysis and consultation. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education 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 at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. 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