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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a Commercial leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
 

What You'll Do:

The Technical Field Educator, ICM is responsible for developing and implementing product training and sales training strategies associated with the ICM portfolio including continuous content development, new hire training, new product launches and national ongoing education. This individual will work closely with members of the CRM team (Sales, Marketing, and Medical Affairs, etc.) and cross functionally throughout the organization to develop and implement revenue generating initiatives in support of strategic objectives and business needs based on customer and field feedback. This position will represent the division as an expert in cardiac device monitoring in customer-facing interactions, education initiatives, and technical support. The design, development, and marketing strategies of ICM devices are directly impacted from feedback and ideas generated from individuals in these roles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate and lead strategic projects designed to meet the needs of the field sales team. These projects include continuous collaboration with all relevant support departments: Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, IT, Sales Operations, Commercial Services, etc., and include but are not limited to new product launches, new marketing directives, new indication launches, new positioning directives, revenue-generating targets, etc.
• Manage, design, and deliver sales training curriculum for all new hires with a focus on increasing understanding of product knowledge, selling skills (Consultative Selling) and market dynamics.
• Serve as a mentor to the team for new hires, assisting in their successful integration and technical and sales development.
• Lead, develop, and implement effective training programs to ensure both new and existing field team members are properly trained on clinical data, promotional messaging, marketing, business acumen, selling skills and account management with the dedicated ICM and core CRM team at a national level.
• Serves as the SME in cross-divisional collaboration, interpreting field and internal needs and solutions seamlessly to give customer feedback and field needs to counterparts.
• Partner with the commercial team and all key business functions (Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Clinical, Medical, HR, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance etc.) to ensure cross-functional input is integrated into training program content and delivery.
• Support regional meetings with regional directors as the SME.
• Work closely with marketing team members to ensure a thorough understanding of products in the marketplace, including competitive strategies and to provide input on tactical implementation of marketing strategies.
• Work closely with engineering team members to ensure a thorough understanding of product functionality, including competitive products, and to provide input design iterations and improvements.
• Provide leadership and expertise in all customer education including EP, cardiology, neurologists, NPs, PAs, AHPs and any other customers who interact with ICM products with a specific focus on remote monitoring and Merlin.
• Align on and support achievement of sales target and growth over prior year, prior quarter etc. for BU with quarterly focus targets designed to generate revenue.
• Provides competitive information of Abbott ICMs vs competitive ICM including staying current with publications and competitive updates and supports ICM and CRM sales leadership by providing technical selling messages against competition.

Provides additional back-up support to CRM Sales Representatives in the following areas:

• Sales support
• Regional and national training seminars
• Clinical studies/data collection
• Trouble Shooting
• Customer education to all types of customers (AHP, HCP, etc)
• Mentors and provides leadership for less experienced sales reps.
• Continuously develops engineering, sales and technical skills relative to the overall Arrhythmia Management strategy, including learning opportunities via Sr. Sales personnel and management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or healthcare required, master’s degree preferred with IBHRE certification.
• A minimum of 5+ years of medical device experience directly with implantable cardiac device monitors. Prior cardiac rhythm management experience. Prior medical device sales experience.  
• Hands-on experience developing and launching field-campaigns, education, sales training programs, and clinical selling tools.
• Experience working with (presenting to, partnering/negotiating with) customers (payers, hospitals, and physicians), patients, professional and medical organizations and ability to develop mutually beneficial strategies and tactics to support portfolio planning, commercialization, and sales/marketing objectives.
• Experience partnering with engineering counterparts to provide highly technical solutions to hardware/software based problems.
• The advanced ability to influence others, a demonstrated ability to obtain results through others, and strong command of both written and verbal communication skills are also required.
• The candidate must possess a strong commitment to company values and have the ability to travel extensively (>50%)
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license issued in the United States with the ability to travel related to this role is required.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

     

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Sales Support & Administration

     

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

        

LOCATION:

United States of America : Remote

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.

Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics. This Global Education Programming Manager role is open within our Abbott Rapid Diagnostic business. This role is responsible for implementing and executing educational curricula for Abbott field representatives, employees and customers. The Global Education Programming Manager will have a thorough understanding of the customer, their needs and the evolving marketplace to ensure sales and clinical representatives are effective in selling to and supporting our customers with Division technology solutions. They will be instrumental in ensuring the field organization is prepared to not only engage customers on the features and clinical elements of our products, but also on the economic aspects of our technologies. This self-starter will not only be critical in designing new curricula but will be instrumental in developing new and innovative ways to deliver the curriculum following best practices in adult learning within assessed constraints.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• In collaboration with multiple stakeholders (Education, Marketing, R&D, Sales, etc.), develops, implements and executes new employee and continuing education for Abbott employees on Infectious Disease product technologies and sales best practices within classroom settings and/or other remote modalities.
• Supports development, then implements and executes curricula and training content to the field through multiple channels to build field competence in the following areas to drive sales effectiveness: clinical competence, technical knowledge, customer understanding, Abbott healthcare economic strategies, resource utilization and selling ability.
• Develops metrics to assess effectiveness of educational programs and quickly implements changes to programs if needed.
• Engages field organization through periodic visits to understand the current selling, competitive, clinical and healthcare environment and makes necessary changes to the curriculum to ensure employees are adequately trained.
• Oversees the process to ensure training materials and delivery strategies are updated and relevant to the needs of our internal and prioritized external customers through collaboration with Product Division, Marketing and Education peers.
• Ensures comprehensive course materials are maintained online.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of Abbott products, therapies, customers and business objectives to develop, implement and execute continuing education programs for Abbott representatives. Updates all education programs on a continuous basis.
• Resolves issues and meets project deadlines.
• Complies with required global regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's Degree ​
• 8 years Training experience in associated diagnostics and/or sales area or equivalent sales and/or marketing experience.
• Ability to apply the fundamental concepts and practices to conduct needs assessment and design training programs.
• Understanding and expertise in the technical aspects and application of current and new products in Therapy area.
• Affinity for educating others.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify and explain complex topics effectively and experience developing others.
• Excellent computer and software skills (experience with Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Cloud required) in graphics, word-processing, databases, authoring programs, etc., to develop presentation materials.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent technical aptitude.
• Ingenuity and willingness to develop creative solutions to complex problems within defined constraints.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%, including internationally.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

     

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Marketing Support

     

DIVISION:

IDDM ARDx Infectious Disease Developed Markets

        

LOCATION:

United States of America : Remote

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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Type of Position:

ResearchNo

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Department of Biological Sciences Research

Summary of Job Duties:

A Full-Time Research Assistant / Laboratory Manager is available in 2024 in the Zhuang Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas. Research interests in the Zhuang Lab include understanding the genetic basis of complex trait variation and novel trait evolution, involving the genetic architecture of complex diseases, the origination of genetic novelty and diversity, and the underlying molecular mechanisms. Employing molecular evolution, quantitative genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics, the research group conducts studies on both model organisms, such as fruit flies, and non-model organisms, such as polar fishes.

As the Lab Manager, the candidate will support the laboratory research requirements of the lab, including protocol development, equipment maintenance, supply stock ordering, and basic administrative duties. As a Research Assistant, the candidate will conduct fruit fly experiments, collect and analyze data, and be responsible for maintaining fly stocks. The candidate will have opportunities to participate in research seminars; attend conferences; collaborate on publications; and supervise undergraduate researchers. The position offers excellent benefits and a friendly working environment.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Biology or related fields

• Experience working in a research lab

• Demonstrated excellence in organization, attention to detail, and keeping thorough and up-to-date records

• Ability to manage several tasks, keeping all on track and organized

• Basic molecular biology lab skills

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience being a lab manager or research assistant

• Experience working with fruit fly

• Experience using R for data analysis.

Additional Information:

The research assistant will be appointed for a one-year term, with reappointment possible based on performance and funding availability.

Commensurate with education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Proof of Veteran StatusXuan Zhuang, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, xz036@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Other Required Documents: A statement of research experience and career goals.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

· Develop engaging design and content for digital training/learning and facilitate digitalization of education practices, not limited to e-learning platform and live streaming · Evaluate and review the performance of beauty advisors · Assess field team's education needs and per door improvement analysis · Manage the full spectrum of education activities, including field coaching and special education projects · Develop, implement, and cascade classroom education programs and seasonal seminars for all target participants · Improve customer service experience, create engaged customers and facilitate organic growth · Develop customer satisfaction goals and coordinate with the team to meet them on a steady basis · Take ownership of customers issues and follow problems through resolution · Analyze service statistics and compile accurate reports · Work on education program and material development, not limited to localization of global education programs, translation of education materials and writing of training notes · Assist in execution of Global programs and develop local training programs to meet the specific needs for field staff · Work closely with Marketing & Sales team to identify any new training news and propose remedial measures and coach beauty advisors · Take part in product presentation for Marketing or PR Events Qualifications Minimum of 6 year of relevant experience in training in beauty fields Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Business or equivalent Solid experience in both classroom training and field coaching In-depth knowledge of the latest beauty products and trends Strong business acumen, proactive, a passion for excellence Excellent presentation skills and communication skills with strong graphic sense and visual storytelling skill Resourceful with good initiative and result-oriented Creative and with an enthusiasm in beauty Proficient in video editing software including Premiere, Photoshop, iMovie, After Effects etc Proficient in using the MS Excel, Words, and PowerPoint Good command in written and speaking English and Chinese Job: Education / Training Primary Location: Asia Pacific-CN-HK-Yau Tsim Mong Job Type: Standard Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1st (Day) Shift Job Number: 240126

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Job Location

MA-100 Federal Street, 37th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Financial Analysis, Investment Products, Presentations, Problem Solving, Researching, Research Reporting, Wealth Management

The Research Manager leads the Environmental Policy Section in the development of policy research and analysis relevant to congressional needs. Issues covered by the section include the policy, regulatory, and economic implications of environmental policy in key areas including climate change, drinking and waste water, toxic chemicals, air and water quality, and/or environmental remediation.

The Research Manager will manage research, lead staff, and advise the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director. Through staff oversight, they will ensure that research and analysis is conducted in a fully collaborative manner both within and outside the section, reflects the congressional agenda, and is relevant to congressional policy making. With effective, critical review, they will ensure that research and analysis undertaken is of the highest quality and meets CRS standards of objectivity, responsiveness, non-partisanship, balance, timeliness, legislative relevance, authoritativeness, and accessibility. As a component of outreach, they will establish and maintain relationships with Members and committees of Congress and their staff. The Research Manager will be responsible for communicating CRS-wide strategic goals and priorities to staff, overseeing the implementation of CRS-wide policies, procedures, standards and guidelines, and effectively communicating CRS initiatives to staff.

Duties include:

• Ensuring that the work results in objective, authoritative analysis with which the Congress can assess the consequences of legislative/policy options;
• Proactively establishing relationships with committees of jurisdiction, building long-term relationships with clients, and taking initiative to seek out new congressional contacts for CRS;
• Managing 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;
• Managing and supervising policy analysts, including communicating performance standards and expectations to staff, observing staff performance, giving feedback, and assessing performance; and
• Performing special assignments as directed by the Assistant/Deputy Assistant Director.

Candidates with research and research management experience in issues covered by the Environmental Policy Section, and 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.

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 is a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill.

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.

The employee is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide public policy and legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels.

Directly supervises staff members in the Environmental Policy Section of the Resources, Science and Industry Division. Leads staff toward meeting the Library’s and CRS’s vision, mission, and goals by managing performance, communicating effectively, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, building and maintaining relationships, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, thinking systematically and inspiring change. 

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (GS 15)

The Section Research Manager leads a team of policy analysts in the development of policy research and analysis for Congress. The section covers a broad range of public policy issues related to public finance and taxation. This includes tax policy, the federal budget, debts and deficits, small business, and the impact of federal policies on state and local government finances, and the economy more widely. The section’s portfolio intersects with many related areas including economic development, housing, energy, education, health, the non-profit and charitable sector, and benefits to families and children. The section regularly collaborates with colleagues across CRS.

The ideal candidate will possess an intellectual curiosity about public finance and taxation policy issues, the ability to explain complex economic issues to professionals with varying levels of formal economics training, and a deeper subject knowledge of one of the areas covered by the section. Candidates with research and research management experience in issues covered by the section and who have strong interpersonal skills and are capable of leading a highly motivated and talented research staff committed to providing Congress nonpartisan, authoritative, objective policy analysis are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in writing, research, and analysis, and knowledge of congressional decision making and legislative process is desired.

Duties include:

• Managing and supervising policy analysts, including communicating performance standards and expectations to staff, observing staff performance, giving feedback, and assessing performance;
• Ensuring that the work results in objective, authoritative analysis with which the Congress can assess the consequences of legislative/policy options;
• Proactively establishing relationships with committees of jurisdiction, building long-term relationships with clients, and taking initiative to seek out new congressional contacts for CRS;
• Managing 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; and
• Performing special assignments as directed by the Assistant/Deputy Assistant Director.

Directly supervises 9-12 staff members in the section and advises the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director. Leads staff toward meeting the Library’s and CRS’s vision, mission, and goals by managing performance, communicating effectively, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, building and maintaining relationships, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, thinking systematically and inspiring change.  Exhibits commitment to the Library’s Supervisor Core Competencies.

Ensures that research and analysis is conducted in a fully collaborative manner both within and outside the section, reflects the congressional agenda, and is relevant to congressional policy making. Leads, plans, organizes and coordinates research, including major research projects related to sensitive or complex public policies of national or international significance, which are often multidisciplinary in nature. Ensures that research and analysis undertaken is of the highest quality and meets CRS's standards of objectivity, responsiveness, non-partisanship, balance, timeliness, legislative relevance, authoritativeness, and accessibility. Reviews research to ensure that it complements other Service research and analyses; is accurate, well organized, and cogent; meets professional and service standards; adheres to CRS policy guidelines; and is responsive to the legislative needs of Members and committees of Congress. Establishes and maintains relationships with Members and committees of Congress.

Contributes to and assists in developing CRS-wide strategic goals and priorities. Communicates those goals and priorities to staff. Oversees the implementation of CRS-wide policies, procedures, standards and guidelines by staff. Effectively communicates management initiatives to staff and ensures that staff are able to acclimate to the changing needs of Congress and the CRS research community. Conveys to senior management information and concerns from staff.

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 over a century.

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.

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (GS 15)

Leads the Income Security Section in the development of research and policy analysis relevant to congressional needs. The Income Security Section covers topics such as Social Security (retirement and disability programs), private pensions, retirement savings, Unemployment Insurance, workers compensation, and general labor market issues.

Plans, organizes and coordinates research, including major research projects related to sensitive or complex public policies of national or international significance, which are often multidisciplinary in nature.

Reviews research to ensure that it is accurate, well-organized, and cogent; meets professional and Service standards; adheres to CRS policy guidelines; is responsive to the legislative needs of Members and committees of Congress; and complements other Service research and analyses.

Ensures that research and analysis is conducted in a fully collaborative manner both within and outside the section, reflects the congressional agenda, and is relevant to congressional policy making.

Ensures that research and analysis undertaken is of the highest quality and meets CRS’ standards of objectivity, responsiveness, non-partisanship, balance, timeliness, legislative relevance, authoritativeness, and accessibility.

Establishes and maintains relationships with Members and committees of Congress.

Serves as a liaison with Congressional offices to ensure an ongoing and substantive connection between the IS Section and Member and committee offices.

Supervises a group of research analysts performing research. Assigns work based on an understanding of Congressional needs and to ensure strengths of the group are fully realized. Adapts assignments to deal with surges in demands, manages staff to effectively meet dynamic, evolving and complex Congressional needs. Clearly communicates performance standards and expectations for staff. Observes staff performance, provides feedback and conducts performance evaluations.

Identifies professional development needs of staff and provides appropriate learning and development opportunities.

The position description number for this position is 085357.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.

This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position.

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

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.

Finalists for this position may be required to submit writing samples. 

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (GS 15)

The Section Research Manager leads a team of policy analysts conducting policy research and analysis for Congress. The section covers a broad range of public policy issues in both a government-wide and agency-specific context, with an emphasis on congressional oversight and the effects of proposed legislation. These issues are often related to the field of public administration, but are addressed from a broader public policy perspective. These include, but are not limited to matters regarding presidential powers; the federal workforce; the regulatory process; the federal budget; federal financial management; and federal information policy. The section’s crosscutting portfolio provides opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across CRS.

The ideal candidate will possess an intellectual curiosity about the processes and procedures of the federal government; a familiarity with the role of OMB, OPM, and other agencies in organization and management of the federal government; and a deeper subject knowledge of one of the areas covered by the section. Candidates with research and research management experience in issues covered by the section and 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. Previous experience in writing, research, and analysis, and knowledge of congressional decision making and legislative process is desired.

Duties include:

• Managing and supervising policy analysts, including communicating performance standards and expectations to staff, observing staff performance, giving feedback, and assessing performance;
• Ensuring that the work results in objective, authoritative analysis with which the Congress can assess the consequences of legislative/policy options;
• Proactively establishing relationships with committees of jurisdiction, building long-term relationships with clients, and taking initiative to seek out new congressional contacts for CRS;
• Managing 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; and
• Performing special assignments as directed by the Assistant/Deputy Assistant Director.

Directly supervises 10-12 staff members in the section and advises the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director. Leads staff toward meeting the Library’s and CRS’s vision, mission, and goals by managing performance, communicating effectively, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, building and maintaining relationships, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, thinking systematically and inspiring change. Exhibits commitment to the Library’s Supervisor Core Competencies.

Ensures that research and analysis is conducted in a fully collaborative manner both within and outside the section, reflects the congressional agenda, and is relevant to congressional policy making. Leads, plans, organizes and coordinates research, including major research projects related to sensitive or complex public policies of national or international significance, which are often multidisciplinary in nature. Ensures that research and analysis undertaken is of the highest quality and meets CRS's standards of objectivity, responsiveness, non-partisanship, balance, timeliness, legislative relevance, authoritativeness, and accessibility. Reviews research to ensure that it complements other Service research and analyses; is accurate, well organized, and cogent; meets professional and service standards; adheres to CRS policy guidelines; and is responsive to the legislative needs of Members and committees of Congress. Establishes and maintains relationships with Members and committees of Congress.

Contributes to and assists in developing CRS-wide strategic goals and priorities. Communicates those goals and priorities to staff. Oversees the implementation of CRS-wide policies, procedures, standards and guidelines by staff. Effectively communicates management initiatives to staff and ensures that staff are able to acclimate to the changing needs of Congress and the CRS research community. Conveys to senior management information and concerns from staff.

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 over a century.

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (GS 15)