Description

The Federal Research Division (FRD) is the fee-for-service, full cost-recovery research, translation, & analysis service of the Library of Congress. FRD administers the Federal Research Program. This program provides research reports, translations, & analytical studies for entities of the Federal Government & the District of Columbia, & for which program there has been established in the United States Treasury a revolving fund into which funds are deposited without fiscal year limitation.

Duties

Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-13 level.Supervises the work of performing research, analysis, and technical information development. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.

Contributes to policy and programming guidance for the Section. Analyzes, designs, implements, and evaluates research, analysis, and translation projects performed by project team members on domestic and foreign topics.

Conceptualizes new approaches suited to a wide variety of Federal client agency requirements. Coordinates with the division chief, section heads, and other project managers.

Serves as an expert in the organization, development, and implementation of multiple research programs and projects. Administers programs and projects assigned to the Section.

Develops detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates, and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the life cycle of the programs/projects.

Draws upon expert and authoritative knowledge of collections, resources and other experts in the field of inquiry in assembling highly complex reports and research papers for use by government officials.

Conducts research and analysis in topics in field of expertise, providing authoritative and definitive results. Provides in-depth analysis on complex questions, requirements, and priorities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/static/portals/careers/documents/loc_supervisor_core_competencies.pdf

Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.

Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

Ability to supervise and lead a diverse workforce.**
Ability to manage projects.**
Ability to plan and manage programs.
Ability to research, analyze, and gather requirements, and perform analytical studies.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.