Research Librarian; Detail​/Temporary Promotion

detail( Congressional Research Service Staff Only ) Research Librarian (Flexible Detail/Temporary Promotion)

• Opening Date
  :
  March 10, 2026
• Closing Date
  :
  March 17, 2026
• LC Organization Unit
  :
  Congressional Research Service
• Grade
  : GS-13
• Availability
  :
  Congressional Research Service Staff Only
• Duration
  :
  Up to 120 days

Availability: Applicants must be a current Congressional Research Service (CRS) employee serving in a permanent or indefinite position at the GS-11 or above.

Duration: Depending on the qualifications of the applicant selected, this may be a temporary promotion, NTE 120 days or a detail with the possibility of an extension. More than one applicant may be selected to serve on a rotating basis.

Tour of Duty: Full-time, telework eligible.

Responsibilities:

This position serves as a Research Librarian in the Congressional Research Service (CRS), Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division (FDT). The incumbent analyzes and solves complex research problems within specialized policy research areas. Factors that affect the complexity of a request include its novelty, the difficulty in locating authoritative information, and the specialized nature of the subject area, etc. Responds to congressional and internal requests for information related to complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of the context/background of the issue;

and congressional and internal requests related to information that is difficult to find and/or requires filtering/synthesis. Using specialized knowledge, prepares complex responses to inquiries. Develops and executes research methodologies for specialized topics and for complex topics. The incumbent develops and maintains knowledge of research resources; identifies, tests, and evaluates new specialized research resources; performs market analyses on competing resources; and recommends specialized information resources and research materials for purchase or renewal.

The selected candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of the division’s research agenda by monitoring, updating, and recommending agenda modifications to meet the needs of Congress.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Expected:

• Ability to manage research
• Knowledge of identifying and using authoritative sources; developing search strategies; organizing collections
• Ability to summarize research findings
• Ability to review the analysis of others
• Ability to communicate in writing
• Ability to convey information orally
• Knowledge of congressional decision making
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others

If you are interested in being considered, please submit an e‑mail to Julius Jefferson (jjefferson.gov ) by close of business, March 17, 2026 with your expression of interest. Please include the reason(s) for your interest, the particular qualifications you possess that make you a good fit for the position, and a federal style resume. The determination will be made based on individual interest, needs of the division, available resources, and the qualifications of candidates.

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