Summary The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP) seeks an Analyst in Crime Policy. The ideal candidate is expected to possess and enhance over time the skills necessary to provide legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels. The analyst may support research undertaken throughout CRS. Responsibilities Prepares a variety of analytical, descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and other written materials on subjects or public policy issues within the employee's designated areas of responsibility to support congressional decision-making. Through personal consultation, assists committees, Members, and staff with consideration of legislative issues by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge. Participates in CRS seminars, workshops, and/or outreach programs for committees, Members, and staff. Locates and provides information requested by Members and committees of Congress or their staff. The selected candidate will work on issues related to the juvenile justice system, tribal justice system, criminal justice system, sex offenders, DNA, and crime victim policy. Ideal candidates will have an academic background in criminology, criminal justice, public policy, and/or other social sciences, and will have knowledge of how the justice system works, including the interactions between system components. Understanding how the federal criminal justice system works and how the federal government influences state and local justice systems would be an asset. The Analyst in Crime Policy will provide objective, expert public policy analysis and consultation on policies and issues related to the criminal, juvenile, and tribal justice systems for Members and committees of the U.S. Congress. The analyst will locate/interpret factual information; conduct research; prepare objective, non-partisan descriptive, background, and analytical reports; and participate in team research projects and presentations. This position requires the ability to utilize analytical methods and techniques to analyze policy issues for the U.S. Congress. The candidate should be comfortable with quantitative and qualitative approaches in research and be familiar with public policy issues related to the criminal, juvenile, and tribal justice systems. 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 has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century. 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. The position description number for this position is 004746. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime or compflex work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. 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 federal policies and programs related to the juvenile, tribal, and criminal justice systems** Ability to Design and Utilize Research and Analytical Methods and Techniques** Ability to Write on Issues Related to Juvenile, Tribal, and Criminal Justice System Policy ** Ability to convey analysis and information orally through briefings, consultations, and other presentations Ability to work collaboratively with others Ability to exercise objectivity in all phases of analysis and consultation Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing Education Degree: Graduate degree in 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 graduate degree 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 graduate degree in the field. 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