Technical Information Specialist
Company: Library of Congress
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
The Federal Research Division is offering an opportunity for a
qualified individual to serve on a full- or part-time, 180-day
appointment as a Research Assistant, Researcher, or Senior
Researcher. The Federal Research Division conducts research,
analysis, and translations for the federal government and qualified
contractors.The selected candidate will perform research
responsibilities in support of a broad range of executive and
legislative branch agencies, including the Library of Congress and
the Congressional Office of International Leadership.Work Schedule:
Full or Part Time - FlexitimeRelocation expenses will not be
authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy
announcement.
Multiple vacancies in the following locations: Washington,
DCPosition ResponsibilitiesThe selected candidate will be expected
to support the Division's general research and analysis activities
on behalf of federal client agencies. Specifically, the appointment
may require:
- Using Library of Congress collections and open source materials
in conducting research.
- Screening publications, electronic resources, and topics
pertaining to a specialized field, in foreign and domestic
arenas.
- Recommending suitable quantitative and qualitative research
methodologies.
- Analyzing qualitative research findings in context of
sophisticated conceptual frameworks.
- Preparing high-quality written products, including
report-length documents and abstracts.QualificationsStrongly
desired (all grades): Advanced proficiency in quantitative and
qualitative research methodologies and demonstrated professional
experience writing for federal stakeholders.Required (all grades):
A full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a
bachelor's degree with major study in the subject-matter field of
the position to be filled.orFour years of experience that provided
a knowledge of the basic principles, theories, practices,
techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter
field; an understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and
techniques of research and analysis in the subject-matter field;
and where appropriate, ability to read and comprehend nontechnical
material in one or more foreign languages. Such experience must
have been equivalent to that which would have been gained through a
4-year college curriculum.orA combination of education and
experience as described above.Required (GS-07): One full year of
graduate level education related to the position or superior
academic achievement and/or one year of relevant professional
experience equivalent to at least a GS-05.Required (GS-09):
Master's degree or equivalent or two years of progressively higher
level graduate education in statistics, economics, or related field
and/or at least one year of relevant professional experience
equivalent to at least a GS-07.Required (GS-11): PhD or three years
of progressively higher level graduate education in statistics,
economics, or related field and/or one year of relevant
professional experience equivalent to at least a GS-09.Required
(GS-12): At least one year of relevant professional experience in a
similar role equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.Interested
candidates should prepare a resume and a cover letting expressing
interest in this opportunity, along with a description of their
qualifications that includes work experience and training related
to the stated responsibilities. Competitive candidates may be asked
to conduct a writing exercise.Interested candidates should submit
their resume and short statement to FRDJobs@loc.gov using the
subject heading "Researcher Application." Applicant information
will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the qualified candidates
will be contacted for interviews according to staffing needs. The
selection will be based on how well the candidates meet the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
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