The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Graduate Recruit Program is designed to attract a diverse pool of highly qualified applicants for a variety of positions that provide an opportunity to assist Congress with its deliberations and legislative decisions. See About CRS for information about CRS's mission and services, and Areas of Research and Organizational Structure for information about our research divisions and offices.

Initial appointments under the Graduate Recruit Program are made for a period up to 120 days. Some initial appointments may be eligible for subsequent conversion to permanent appointments, contingent upon participants' performance and completion of all degree requirements, and availability of funding.

Eligibility

The program is open to students enrolled in, or graduating with an appropriate advanced degree from, accredited graduate institutions, and to Library of Congress staff who already possess a graduate degree. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements through education and/or experience for an initial appointment to at least the minimum grade level of the position or positions to which they are applying (see "General Education Requirements" below). Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Remuneration

Graduate Recruits may be hired at the GS-07 ($1,623 biweekly), GS-09 ($1,986 biweekly) or GS-11 ($2,403 biweekly) grade, based on the applicant's level of relevant education and the needs of the position. While specific education or degree requirements may be required in some cases, the general education requirements for all Graduate Recruit positions are outlined below.

General Education Requirements

GS-07 Grade Level

One full year of appropriate graduate education, OR one full year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level in the federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service.

GS-09 Grade Level

Two full years of progressively higher appropriate graduate education leading to a master's degree, OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree, OR one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level in the federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service.

GS-11 Grade Level

Three full years of progressively higher appropriate graduate education leading to a Ph.D., OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR a J.D. or equivalent law degree, OR one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level in the federal service or at a comparable level of difficulty outside the federal service.

Vacancy Announcements

The following positions were advertised in spring 2012.

• Analyst in Asian Affairs (Vacancy #: 120047)
• Analyst in Education Policy (Vacancy #: 120064)
• Analyst in Government Organization and Management (Vacancy #: 120046)
• Analyst in Public Finance (Vacancy #: 120045)
• Financial Management Specialist (Vacancy #: 120044)
• Human Capital Management Specialist (Vacancy #: 120043)
• Information Research Specialist (4 positions) and Law Librarian (1 position) (Vacancy #: 120048)

This page will be updated if new positions are made available.

More Information

To learn more about the Graduate Recruit Program, contact Nancy Warrick at CRSGraduateRecruit@crs.loc.gov or (202) 707-6960.

CRS is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Women, men, minorities and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Last Updated: 05/08/2012