Current Openings

  • temporary ( library employees only )
    Management and Program Analyst (120-DAY Temporary Promotion or Detail Opportunity) The Digital Services Directorate (DSD) is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS 13 level to serve on a full-time, 120-day temporary promotion to the GS-14 level, OR a qualified individual at the GS-14 level (no promotion) to serve on a full-time 120-day detail as a Management and Program Analyst. The Management and Program Analyst will work under the direct supervision...
    • Opening Date: January 8, 2021
    • Closing Date: January 22, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0343
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Reference Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR001248) This position is located in the European Reading Room, European Division, General and International Collections, Library Services. The divisions in Collection and Services are the Library's primary gateway to the collections and reference services dealing with the non-English-speaking world. Reference librarians in these divisions provide assistance to researchers in the culture, history, literature, politics, political structure, economies, humanities, and social sciences of these countries...
    • Opening Date: December 23, 2020
    • Closing Date: January 22, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (IT Division Chief)(Vacancy#:VAR001453) This is a supervisory position with additional information technology (IT) support responsibilities. The primary purpose of the position is to define and lead IT work for the Library of Congress, reporting to an OCIO IT Director and/or Deputy Director then to the Library’s Chief Information Officer (OCIO)/Deputy Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
    • Opening Date: January 7, 2021
    • Closing Date: January 22, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Accountant (Vacancy#:VAR001447) Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The Accountant is responsible for analyzing the accounting and investment processes of the Division and for recommending improvements that provide for greater accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in the financial reporting provided for benefit of the...
    • Opening Date: January 8, 2021
    • Closing Date: January 25, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-12/13
    • Series: 0510
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Analyst in Agricultural Policy (Vacancy#VAR001422) The Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Congressional Research Service seeks an Analyst in Agricultural Policy. The analyst will address agricultural issues related to rural economic development, especially U.S. Department of Agriculture programs affecting rural America, including those related to rural utilities and expanding broadband deployment and access in rural America.
    • Opening Date: December 8, 2020
    • Closing Date: January 25, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Reference Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR001432) Anyone may apply - By law, employment at most U.S. Government agencies, including the Library of Congress, is limited to U.S. citizens. However, non-citizens may be hired, provided that other legal requirements are met and the Library determines there are no qualified U.S. citizens available for the position.This position is located in the European Reading Room, European Division, General and International Collections, Library Services....
    • Opening Date: December 29, 2020
    • Closing Date: January 26, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)(Vacancy#:VAR001452) As a senior expert in the field of information technology (IT) security, provides authoritative advice and guidance to the Library's IT security program. Serves as senior expert and consultant to top Library management officials for advice on integrating IT security programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity. Advises other IT experts throughout the Library and its components on a variety of situations...
    • Opening Date: January 11, 2021
    • Closing Date: January 26, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 2210
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Legislative Attorney (Constitutional Law)(Vacancy#:VAR001436) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to constitutional law in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context
    • Opening Date: December 29, 2020
    • Closing Date: January 29, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 0904
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Librarian (Digital Collections Specialist)(Vacancy#:VAR001431) This position serves as a Digital Collection Specialist located within the Digital Content Management Section, Digital Collections Management and Services Division, Digital Services Directorate, Library Services. The position reports to the Digital Content Management Section and is responsible for acquisitions, management of digital collections, project development, management, consultation, and liaison work.
    • Opening Date: December 29, 2020
    • Closing Date: January 29, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR001423) This position is located in the Southeast Europe Section, Germanic and Slavic Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate, Library Services. It is a hybrid position that combines major duties of both the acquisition specialist and the cataloger. There may be a foreign language requirement for this position depending on the geographical area for which cataloging or acquisitions functions are being performed. For example, staff...
    • Opening Date: January 15, 2021
    • Closing Date: February 1, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Research Manager (Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Macroeconomic Policy)(Vacancy#:VAR001439) This position serves as a Research Manager for a section in a research division of the Congressional Research Service. Serves the CRS research community by demonstrating intellectual leadership in developing approaches to research and policy analysis relevant to congressional needs in policy areas within the research management responsibility of the section.
    • Opening Date: December 30, 2020
    • Closing Date: February 1, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-15
    • Series: 0101
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Program Management Specialist (Head, Business Operations and Services Section)(Vacancy#:VAR001434) The position serves as the Head, Business Operations and Service Section (BOSS), which is located in the Preservation Services Division (PSD), Preservation Directorate (PRES or the Directorate), Library Services (LS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LOC). This position reports to the Chief, PSD. This position will lead programmatic and contract services in the Business Operations and...
    • Opening Date: January 15, 2021
    • Closing Date: February 1, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 0301
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Interior Designer (Vacancy#:VAR001401) This position serves as an Interior Designer for Facility Operation Section, Facility Services Division, Integrated Service Support Directorate, Library of Congress (LOC). Incumbent works under the general supervision of the SUPD Project Supervisor receiving technical direction and specific policy guidance from SUPD staff.
    • Opening Date: January 21, 2021
    • Closing Date: February 4, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-09
    • Series: 1008
  • permanent ( library employees only )
    Sr. Metadata and Archive Management Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR001454) The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Knowledge Services Group (KSG) seeks a Senior Metadata and Archive Management Librarian to join its Technical Services Section. The selectee will develop and implement plans for projects related to description, processing and organization of information resources, including printed, digital, archival, and other collections.
    • Opening Date: January 21, 2021
    • Closing Date: February 4, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1410
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Assistant Director and Senior Specialist (Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division)(Vacancy#:VAR001410) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a senior manager to serve as the Assistant Director for its Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division.PLEASE NOTE: CRS is also seeking a Deputy Assistant Director for its Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division (vacancy announcement #VAR001411). Applicants are invited to apply for either or both vacancies. A SEPARATE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH.
    • Opening Date: January 4, 2021
    • Closing Date: March 1, 2021
    • Grade Level: SL-00
    • Series: 0130
  • permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
    Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist (Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division)(Vacancy#:VAR001411) The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a senior manager to serve as the Deputy Assistant Director for its Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division.PLEASE NOTE: CRS is also seeking an Assistant Director to lead its Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Division (vacancy announcement #VAR001410). Applicants are invited to apply for either or both vacancies. A SEPARATE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH.
    • Opening Date: January 4, 2021
    • Closing Date: March 1, 2021
    • Grade Level: SL-00
    • Series: 0130
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Lead Contract Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR001324) The incumbent serves as a contract specialist for the Library of Congress programs. This position will be utilized throughout the Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent awards and administers a wide range of contract actions for the various library service units. The incumbent serves as a Contracting Officer and Team Leader.This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants may submit or update...
    • Opening Date: July 29, 2020
    • Closing Date: July 28, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1102
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Contract Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR001326) This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants may submit or update their application before the closing date. Applicants will be referred after the first cutoff date, and subsequent referrals will be made at the manager’s request. The announcement may close earlier or at the request of the selecting official or after the job is filled.As a Contract Specialist at the Library, you will...
    • Opening Date: August 3, 2020
    • Closing Date: August 2, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-07
    • Series: 1102
  • Job Posting ( open to all )
    Contract Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR001347) This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants may submit or update their application before the closing date. Applicants will be referred after the first cutoff date, and subsequent referrals will be made at the manager’s request. The announcement may close earlier or at the request of the selecting official or after the job is filled.The first cutoff for receipt of applications under this...
    • Opening Date: August 4, 2020
    • Closing Date: August 3, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-12
    • Series: 1102
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Supervisory Contract Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR001325) This position serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. This position will be utilized throughout the service unit. The incumbent will serve as a first line supervisor for a diverse contracts staff, and manage day-to-day operations of the award and administration of purchase orders and contracts for the Library of Congress. The...
    • Opening Date: August 6, 2020
    • Closing Date: August 5, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-14
    • Series: 1102
  • permanent ( open to all )
    Criminal Investigator (Vacancy#: VAR001214) This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), an independent office within the Library of Congress (Library) as established under the Library of Congress Inspector General Act of 2005, as amended, 2 USC § 185. The primary purpose of this position is to plan and conduct investigations involving violations of laws and regulations that affect Library of Congress programs and...
    • Opening Date: August 27, 2020
    • Closing Date: August 26, 2021
    • Grade Level: GS-13
    • Series: 1811