The Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Congressional
Research Service is seeking an Analyst in Agricultural Policy. The
analyst will possess knowledge of the theories, concepts, processes,
techniques, principles, and/or practices of agricultural research,
extension, and education; agricultural production; programs and policies
mitigating losses to agriculture from natural disasters; and U.S.
Department of Agriculture programs addressing economic issues affecting
rural America. This includes knowledge of the history, trends, and
current status of agricultural policy and interrelationships of federal
programs and policies with the positions of key state, industry,
academic, and nongovernmental stakeholders. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate ability to develop expertise in new areas.
This position requires the ability to utilize analytical methods and
techniques to analyze policy issues for the U.S. Congress. Applicants
should be comfortable with quantitative approaches in research and
familiar with policy related to agricultural research, extension, and
education; agricultural production; programs and policies mitigating
losses to agriculture from natural disasters; and/or U.S. Department of
Agriculture programs addressing economic issues affecting rural America.
Strong writing and presentation skills, including the ability to
synthesize complex analyses into easy-to-understand language for a
non-technical audience, are required.
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.
A full job description may be found here.