The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of Administrative Operations (OPS) is seeking a Program Management Assistant. The selectees will be responsible for a wide range of duties relating to information management, organization and analysis; program coordination and logistical support; and records management.
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. Ability to apply administrative processes and techniques** Ability to attend to detail** Ability to interact collaboratively with others Ability to plan and organize Ability to solve problems Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing
This position requires the incumbent to gather, organize and present information on a variety of topics related to the business of the office. The program management assistant creates and/or contributes to databases, spreadsheets, and other automated records for the purpose of documenting and presenting information. The ideal candidate performs data entry, and other information and data management related tasks. Conducts database file searches and generates ad hoc and routine reports. The program management assistant serves as a program liaison and maintains extensive contact with CRS managers and supervisors at all levels to facilitate the coordination of administrative tasks and to alert management officials to forthcoming deadlines. Coordinates administrative tasks in support of property management and facility operations functions. As the custodian of the office and section files, the program management assistant designs, organizes, and maintains needed filing systems. Performs electronic scanning of paper records for storage and retrieval purposes, and maintains up-to-date master files on administrative materials. 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 391539. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.