Congressional Liaison Research Assistant

The Congressional Liaison Research Assistant is under the overall supervision of the Assistant to the Board for Congressional Liaison and works closely with all personnel within the Congressional Liaison Office (CLO).  The incumbent performs and coordinates work to plan, track, and implement programs and initiatives in support of the public policy agenda of the Federal Reserve Board.  This position handles a variety of responsibilities, including administrative and research-oriented tasks, in order to support effective communication between the Board and Congress. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

•      Providing general support to the Assistant to the Board, Assistant Congressional Liaisons, and other members of the Congressional Liaison Office;
•       Developing and maintaining a legislative tracking system to monitor congressional activities (i.e. hearings, testimony, floor activity, amendments, etc.) and reporting on developments;
•       Research, memo drafting, and writing projects;
•       Monitoring and summarizing congressional hearings and mark-up sessions; and
•       Assisting in the oversight of CLO interns.

Position Requirements

FR-23:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 year of related experience OR Master’s degree in a related field

FR- 24:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience OR Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 1 years of related experience.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative issues related to the Federal Reserve Board
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• High proficiency with information technology/computer skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and project-oriented
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate work and scheduling requirements, often under tight work constraints.

Required Application Documents:

Please submit the following attachments with your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing sample

Notes:

• An editing test may also be required during the interview process 
• This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC.
• This is a 5-year term position – expected to be converted into a regular position.
• This position supports the Congressional Liaison Office staff and is not a policy-related position.