Current Openings

  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Attorney Advisor (Constitution Annotated) (Vacancy#:VAR002239) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks an Attorney Advisor to provide legal analysis and consultation on issues related to constitutional law and related aspects of American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context.Who may apply: AGENCY EMPLOYEES - CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED...
    • Opening Date: December 5, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 19, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0905
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Paralegal Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR002199) Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors of original works including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. The position is Paralegal Specialist and reports to the Chief Copyright Royalty Judge.
    • Opening Date: December 5, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 19, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-09/11
    • Series: 0950
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Supervisory Senior Advisor (Vacancy#:VAR002237) The incumbent serves as the Senior Advisor for Program Strategy and Innovation, NLS, and has overall responsibility for the full range of acquisition strategy and distribution of NLS products and services, including books and magazines, playback equipment, media distribution channels, contracted and cooperating institutions and organizations, public education and outreach, and customer service functions necessary to support NLS program goals. The incumbent provides a...
    • Opening Date: December 5, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 19, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Systems Accountant (Vacancy#:VAR002177) The incumbent of this position plans, directs, manages, designs, develops and maintains an agency-wide financial management system. This position is responsible for the accounting structure, maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of financial statements, and mapping of the Library of Congress accounting system to the standard federal general ledger and GTAS requirements. Position is responsible for interpreting, analyzing, and developing accounting and financial management...
    • Opening Date: November 17, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 19, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0510
  • detail ( library employees only )
    Analyst in Latin American Affairs (Flexible Detail/Temporary Promotion) The selectee for this temporary position will serve as an Analyst in Latin American Affairs within the Europe and the Americas (EA) section of the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division. The EA section is one of eight sections in FDT. Analysts frequently work across sections and divisions on inter-disciplinary topics and projects. The information provided by FDT is authoritative and objective for Members...
    • Opening Date: December 6, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 20, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-13
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR002032) The incumbent of the position serves as the Head, Scholarly Services Section in the Asian Division, and is responsible for the day-today operation of the Asian Division's reference service and scholarly activities, supervising the reference staff and area specialists, and serving as a specialist in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions within the Division's geographic area of responsibility. The incumbent assures the...
    • Opening Date: November 22, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 20, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 1410
  • detail ( library employees only )
    Human Capital Management Specialist (Flexible Detail/Temporary Promotion) The Congressional Research Service, Office of Administrative Operations is offering a 120-day opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-9 to serve on a full-time temporary promotion to the GS-11 OR a qualified individual at the GS-11 (no promotion) to serve on a full-time detail as a Human Capital Management Specialist in the Workforce Management Section.The Human Capital Management Specialist assists in the execution...
    • Opening Date: December 6, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 21, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Legislative Data Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR002186) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Office of Legislative Information Services (LIS) is seeking a Legislative Data Analyst to join a team of information professionals who provide direct support to CRS and congressional users of legislative information systems.
    • Opening Date: December 2, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 21, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Deck Attendant (Vacancy#:VAR002080) The incumbent serves as a deck attendant in the Serial and Government Publications Division. Incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, services and shelving of collections housed in the Division during hours of public service. This includes retrieving materials for researchers, shelving and maintaining the serial collections of the division, and utilizing the LC ILS and other online systems. Critical to this position is the...
    • Opening Date: December 8, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 22, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-04
    • Series: 1411
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Librarian (Preservation Specialist) (Vacancy#:VAR002167) The position of Librarian (Preservation Specialist) is a preservation administration/conservator position in the Recorded Sound Section, National-Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Researcher And Collections Services of the Library of Congress. The incumbent uses expert knowledge and skills to preserve and conserve the Library's most valuable, and heavily accessed recorded sound, moving image, art, books, manuscripts, photographs, and other special media collections with a great deal of...
    • Opening Date: December 8, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 22, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1410
  • detail ( library employees only )
    Project Manager (Temporary Promotion) The Federal Research Division is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS12 level to serve on a full-time, 120 day temporary promotion to the GS13 level. The Federal Research Division conducts research, analysis, and translations for the federal government and qualified contractors.ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will be located in the United States Copyright Office (LM 516D) as well as the Adams Building....
    • Opening Date: December 13, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 22, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1412
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Licensing Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002197) Serves as the primary point of contact on issues and/or questions related to the viewing and verification of protective public access to confidential Digital Audio Recording Technology (DART) Statements of Account documents by interested copyright parties. Answers diverse technical questions on policies and practices related to Copyright Compulsory Licensing. Analyzes standard procedures when handling high security legal documents. Conducts investigative searches of legal documents...
    • Opening Date: December 9, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 23, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1210
  • temporary ( library employees only )
    Program Specialist (Detail/Temporary Promotion) Integrated Support Services is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-9 level to serve on a 120 day Detail or Temporary promotion. This individual will perform the role of Program Specialist, GS-0301-9. Integrated Support Services (ISS) is part of The Library of Congress enabling infrastructure. ISS provides support to the Library community in the areas of Facility Services, Operations, Logistics Services,...
    • Opening Date: December 13, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 23, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst in Social Policy (Social Security Disability Insurance)(Vacancy#:VAR002179) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP) is seeking an Analyst in Social Policy (Social Security Disability Insurance) to provide expertise on and analysis of issues pertinent to the Social Security Disability Insurance program (e.g., financing, solvency of trust funds, program impact on beneficiaries, program design and operations, trends of the working-age disabled population, return-to-work initiatives) or related disability insurance programs.
    • Opening Date: December 2, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Digital Collection Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR002128) This position serves as a Digital Collection Specialist and is located within the Digital Content Management Section, Digital Collections Management and Services Division, Digital Services Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services, within the Library Collections and Services Group at the Library of Congress.
    • Opening Date: November 18, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Director, Financial Systems (Vacancy#:VAR002193) The Director, Financial Systems serves under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within the Financial Services Directorate (FSD) and provides leadership, policy direction, guidance, and review for financial management and reporting systems within the Library of Congress (Library). The Director is also responsible for leadership and direction of the Legislative Branch Financial Management System (LBFMS), operated by the Library and providing...
    • Opening Date: December 13, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: SL-00
    • Series: 0501
  • detail ( library employees only )
    Human Resources Specialist (Classification) (Detail/Temporary Promotion) The Human Capital Directorate is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-09 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day detail as a Human Resources Specialist (Classification) under the direct supervision of the Division Chief of Talent Planning and Acquisition.The Human Resource Specialist (Classification) provides a range of position classification and position management services for organizations within the Library of Congress. The...
    • Opening Date: December 19, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 0201
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) (Vacancy#:VAR0021955) The incumbent carries out a wide range of complex assignments to further the goals and objectives of the Library and works under the supervision of the group Chief. The incumbent performs Information Systems Security Officer support, IT project planning and management, and IT research and analysis. The incumbent provides technical analysis and support, programming needs and the performance of associated tasks.
    • Opening Date: December 16, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR002115) This position is located in the U.S. Serials & Government Documents Section, U.S./Anglo Division, Acquisitions & Bibliographic Access Directorate, Discovery And Preservation Services.This is a hybrid position that combines major duties of both the acquisition specialist and the cataloger. There may be a foreign language requirement for this position depending on the geographical area for which cataloging or acquisitions functions are being performed. For...
    • Opening Date: December 16, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-09/11
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Special Events Coordinator (Vacancy#:VAR002168) The Special Events Coordinator directs and administers the development and management of special events in the Library of Congress. The event coordinator is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating official functions, including, but not limited to, ceremonies, exhibition openings, seminars, conferences, performances, receptions, breakfasts, lunches and dinners. These functions in concert with the exhibition, scholarly, educational, publishing, public affairs and outreach activities of the...
    • Opening Date: December 2, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( open to all )
    SPP- Register 2022, Selective Placement Program (Noncompetitive Appointments for Applicants with Disabilities) The Library of Congress is accepting applications from people who wish to be considered for employment at the Library under its Selective Placement Program (SPP). It is the policy of the Library to recruit and hire qualified applicants with targeted disabilities by assisting these individuals in obtaining employment consistent with their level of skills and abilities and their capacity for safe and efficient job...
    • Opening Date: January 3, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-01 - GS-15
    • Series: 0301
  • 90 days ( library employees within library collections and services group (lcsg) only )
    Supervisory Librarian (Section Head) (Detail/Temporary Promotion) The African, Latin American & Western European (ALAWE) Division is offering a detail opportunity at the GS-14 level or a temporary promotion for a GS-13 with one year of time in grade to serve as acting Section Head for the Iberia/Rio Office Section. The temporary opportunity is being offered for 3 months (90 days) beginning in January 2023. Candidates should have a strong background...
    • Opening Date: December 16, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 1410
  • indefinite ( library employees only )
    Technical Information Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002224) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of Legislative Information Services (LIS) is seeking two (2) Legislative Research Assistants to join its Legislative Analysis Services Section (LASS). LIS is the organization within CRS and the Library of Congress that is mandated to produce legislative information for the United States Congress.AGENCY EMPLOYEES - CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE STAFF OF THE LIBRARY OF...
    • Opening Date: December 12, 2022
    • Closing Date: December 30, 2022
    • Grade Level: GS-07
    • Series: 1412
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst in Science and Technology (Commercial Space)(Vacancy#:VAR002184) The Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is seeking an Analyst in Science and Technology (Commercial Space) to join its Science and Technology Policy Section. The analyst will conduct analyses that inform congressional deliberations on science and technology policy as applied to the commercial space sector.
    • Opening Date: November 18, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 3, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Supervisory Librarian (Technical Services) (Vacancy#:VAR002200) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Supervisory Librarian for its Knowledge Services Group (KSG). The selectee will serve as the head of the Technical Services (TE) Section, responsible for leading initiatives to gather, organize, and share research collections and institutional records acquired and created by the analysts, attorneys, information professionals, and administrative staff in CRS.
    • Opening Date: December 13, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 5, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Administrative Officer (Vacancy#:VAR002221) This role serves as an influential member of the Center’s leadership team and plays a key role in the planning, implementation and on-going operations of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC). These responsibilities are broad, including an overall planning and implementation role for site upgrades, human resources (including staff travel) and financial management of budget and contracts, while preparing the annual financial plan and...
    • Opening Date: December 13, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 6, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0341
  • temporary ( library employees only )
    Leadership Development Program Fellow The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is scheduled to begin in April 2023. The program comprises training sessions, which will be held one week per month (five consecutive business days) from April 2023 to February 2024 (no December sessions). In addition, fellows will serve in an acting supervisory detail from March to June 2024, not to exceed 120 days. Specific start/end dates will be determined...
    • Opening Date: December 7, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 6, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11- GS-13
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Manager – Transportation and Industry (Vacancy#:VAR002165) This position serves as a Research Manager for a section in a research division of the Congressional Research Service. Serves the CRS research community by demonstrating intellectual leadership in developing approaches to research and policy analysis relevant to congressional needs in policy areas within the research management responsibility of the section. Ensures that the work results in objective, authoritative analysis with which the Congress...
    • Opening Date: November 8, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 9, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0101
  • temporary ( u.s. citizens only )
    Paralegal Specialist (Vacancy#:ALD2022-1) 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 over a century.CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective, and nonpartisan....
    • Opening Date: October 12, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 10, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-11
    • Series: 0950
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Procurement Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR002241) The incumbent is responsible for providing procurement liaison advice and contract acquisition assistance to National Library Services for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Managers. The incumbent assists NLS Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and Technical Point of Contact (TPOCs) in contract administrative functions, such as reviewing procurement actions in their entirety for accuracy, adequacy, appropriateness, and procedural requirements. Ensures all actions have been taken...
    • Opening Date: December 20, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 12, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1102
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Reference Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR002182) The Researcher and Collections Services Division plans and administers general reference and research services by providing assistance to researchers seeking solutions to research problems. Constituents include Congress, other government agencies, scholars and the general public. To facilitate such research, the Division's specialists recommend the acquisition of print, microformat and computer file materials of research value in the humanities and social sciences. In addition, the...
    • Opening Date: December 2, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 13, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1412
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Public Affairs Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR002201) The Public Affairs Specialist will be responsible for writing, editing, and designing news releases, website content, and newspaper and magazine style pieces suitable for publication. The incumbent will also be responsible for writing and editing responses to Congressional questions, talking points, briefing materials, and other written materials for use or publication within and/or outside of the Library. The incumbent’s responsibilities will include collaborating with...
    • Opening Date: December 13, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 16, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1035
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Manager, Agriculture and Food Supply (Vacancy#:VAR002208) The Resources, Science and Industry Division (RSI) of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Manager, Agriculture and Food Supply to lead the Section in the development of policy research and analysis relevant to congressional needs. 
    • Opening Date: December 19, 2022
    • Closing Date: January 17, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Procurement Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR002146) The incumbent serves as a procurement analyst for the Library of Congress programs. This position is located in the Library of Congress Contracts and Grants Directorate, Washington, D.C. The incumbent develops, implements, and oversees procurement policies and procedures for the planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, selection, award, and administration of contracts that support Library programs. The incumbent reports to and supports the Agency Career Manager...
    • Opening Date: December 16, 2022
    • Closing Date: February 1, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1102
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Procurement Analyst (Vacancy#: VAR002140) Serves as a Procurement Analyst for Library of Congress (LOC) programs. This position is located in the LOC Office of Contracts and Grants Directorate (CGD) of the Chief Operating Office at the LOC and reports to the Head of the Acquisition Policy Section (Acquisition Career Manager).The selectee under this vacancy announcement may be hired as a local, permanent employee OR a remote, indefinite not-to-exceed...
    • Opening Date: November 14, 2022
    • Closing Date: February 14, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1102
  • permanent ( current and former federal employees only )
    Lead Contract Specialist [Non-Competitive] (Vacancy#: LCNC0007) THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.Applications are retrieved and reviewed weekly through the closing date of this announcement or until all positions are filled.The incumbent serves as a contract specialist for the Library of Congress programs. This position is located in the Library of Congress Contracts Section, Office of Contracts and Grants Management. The...
    • Opening Date: March 11, 2022
    • Closing Date: March 10, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1102
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Legislative Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR001863) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of Legislative Information Services (LIS) is seeking three legislative analysts to join its Legislative Analysis and Services Section (LASS). These legislative analysts will contribute to the Office of Legislative Information Services’ mandate to produce legislative information for the United States Congress.This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT to fill current and future vacancies as needed. Applications will be accepted...
    • Opening Date: April 6, 2022
    • Closing Date: April 5, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1412
  • temporary ( open to all )
    Work Study Student Program 2022/2023 The Library of Congress Work Study Student Program is a progressive, career development program for local high school students. It combines on-the-job training and career development with classroom instructions and education. Under the program, students earn a federal salary, receive work site supervision and career assistance. Students will get the chance to work part-time when school is in session with the possibility of full-time...
    • Opening Date: August 4, 2022
    • Closing Date: April 28, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-01
    • Series: 0303
  • nte 5 years ( library employees only )
    Procurement Technician (Vacancy#:VAR002008) Maintains work logs, tracks assignments, and keeps supervisor informed to ensure timely action, response, or completion. Provides customer support, receives a variety of requests for program related information or data, and independently gathers data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations to the supervisors consistent with established practices. Integrates several types of software such as spreadsheet, database, or word processing to generate specific working documents and...
    • Opening Date: August 2, 2022
    • Closing Date: August 1, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-05
    • Series: 1106
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Legislative Attorney (Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, or Courts and Civil Procedure) (Vacancy#:VAR002181) This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT to fill current and future vacancies as needed. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. e.s.t. on 11/8/2023, however, APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY 11/22/2022 WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION. After that, applications will be reviewed on a 30-day rolling basis.The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is currently seeking several Legislative Attorneys for its American Law Division (ALD). The Legislative Attorneys will...
    • Opening Date: November 8, 2022
    • Closing Date: November 8, 2023
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0905
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