Fwd: CRS Seeking Economist to Lead the Government Finance and Taxation Section (fwd)

From: Daniel Feenberg <feenberg_at_nber.org>
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:27:36 -0500 (EST)

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> From: "Celia Rivas" <CRIVAS_at_crs.loc.gov>
> Date: December 11, 2009 3:06:44 PM EST
> To: "Celia Rivas" <CRIVAS_at_crs.loc.gov>
> Subject: CRS Seeking Economist to Lead the Government Finance and
> Taxation Section
>

> Greetings,
>
> The Congressional Research Service, the public policy research arm
> of the United States Congress, is seeking an economist to lead the
> Government Finance and Taxation Section of the Government and
> Finance Division. This is a management level position being offered
> at the GS-15 level ($120,830-$153,200). Applications must be
> submitted by January 25, 2010.
>
> I'd appreciate your help in disseminating the following announcement
> amongst your professional networks. Feel free to share my contact
> information if there are any questions.
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Celia Rivas-Mendive, Recruitment Coordinator
> Congressional Research Service
> 202-707-9169
> crivas_at_crs.loc.gov
> **************************************************************
>
> RESEARCH MANAGER, GOVERNMENT FINANCE AND TAXATION SECTION
> Congressional Research Service, Washington DC
>
> The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Research Manager
> for the Government Finance and Taxation Section within the
> Government and Finance Division.
>
> The Research Manager leads the Government Finance and Taxation
> Section in the development of approaches to research and policy
> analysis relevant to congressional needs in the areas of U.S. tax
> and finance policy. Duties include:
>
> Ensuring that the work results in objective, authoritative analysis
> with which the Congress can assess the consequences of legislative/
> policy options;
> Monitoring congressional requests, concerns and needs in policy
> areas within the research management responsibility of the section;
> Collaborating with other managers to ensure an integrative approach
> to the work by fully identifying significant policy problems facing
> the Congress, developing analytical approaches to address these
> problems and applying appropriate resources;
> Performing special assignments as directed by the Assistant/Deputy
> Assistant Director.
>
> Candidates with research and research management experience in
> issues covered by the Government Finance and Taxation Section, who
> have strong interpersonal skills, and are capable of leading a
> highly motivated and talented research staff committed to providing
> Congress the highest level of nonpartisan, authoritative, objective
> policy analysis are encouraged to apply.
>
> BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet at least one of the
> following basic requirements in order to be eligible for
> consideration for this position:
>
> A. Degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in
> economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
>
> OR
>
> B. A combination of education and experience with courses equivalent
> to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate
> experience or additional education.
>
> This position is being offered at the GS-15 level ($120, 830-
> $153,200). Please apply online at: www.loc.gov/crsinfo. If you are
> unable to apply online, please call 202.707.5627 to request an
> applicant job kit and refer to vacancy #090261 in all
> correspondence. Applications must be received by January 25, 2010.
>
> CRS is the public policy research arm of the United States Congress
> and is fully committed to workforce diversity.
Received on Fri Dec 11 2009 - 16:27:36 EST