Program Management Assistant

Position description

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of Administrative Operations (OPS) is seeking a Program Management Assistant to provide administrative support to ensure sufficient operation of its Procurement and Administration Section. The position’s primary focus is on financial and administrative activities however, candidates must also be capable of providing support to various other areas of the Office.

The Program Management Assistant performs a wide range of administrative support duties relating to information management; program coordination; logistical support; records management and the processing of administrative documents including some on-line systems such as the Library of Congress: 1) financial systems such as Momentum, Financial Reporting System, Library of Congress Budget System, 2) facilities management system, and 3) WebTA system). Duties include:

• Creating and/or contributing to the creation of databases, spreadsheets, and other automated records for the purpose of documenting, tracking, monitoring, analyzing and presenting information.

• Facilitating the administrative coordination of a wide variety of financial and facilities activities.

• Performing data entry and other information and data management-related tasks using standard spreadsheet software, specialized databases, and/or automated tracking systems.

• Serving as a program contact and maintaining communication with CRS staff and managers to facilitate the coordination of administrative tasks and, serving as a contact person for customer problems, questions or concerns.

• Preparing a variety of routine written administrative documents.

• Serving as the custodian of office and/or section authoritative records.

This position is not eligible for permanent remote telework.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

The tour of duty for this position is full-time.

The position description number for this position is 371412

The incumbent of this position may elect to work a flexitime or compflex work schedule.  

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

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 (LC), CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for nearly a century.

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its Members and committees.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that ensures the Service is well positioned to anticipate and meet the information and analytical research needs of a 21st-century Congress.

 

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Conditions of Employment

 

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 apply administrative processes and techniques in support of programs and activities**

Ability to interact collaboratively with others**

Ability to utilize computer technology**

Ability to solve problems.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

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