Congressional Liaison Research Assistant- Division of Board Members - 23146
- Federal Reserve Board
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Aug 08, 2022
Job Description
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Congressional Liaison Research Assistant is under the overall supervision of the Assistant to the Board for Congressional Liaison and works closely with all personnel within the Congressional Liaison Office (CLO). The incumbent performs and coordinates work to plan, track, and implement programs and initiatives in support of the public policy agenda of the Federal Reserve Board (Board). This position handles a variety of responsibilities, including administrative and research-oriented tasks, to facilitate effective communication between the Board and Congress on legislative issues relating to the Federal Reserve System, bank supervision and regulation, financial institutions, monetary policy, payment systems, financial stability, consumer and community affairs, and economic matters.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Providing general support to the Assistant to the Board and other members of the Congressional Liaison Office
• Developing and maintaining a legislative tracking system to monitor congressional activities (i.e. hearings, testimony, floor activity, amendments, etc.) and reporting on developments
• Research, memo drafting, and writing projects
• Monitoring and summarizing congressional hearings and mark-up sessions
• Assisting in the oversight of CLO interns
REQUIRED SKILLS:
FR-23:
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
OR
• Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 1 year of related experience
FR- 24:
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience
OR
• Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Additional work-related experience and training will be required in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
The successful candidate will have a proven record of:
• Demonstrated knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative issues related to the Federal Reserve Board
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• High proficiency with information technology/computer skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and project-oriented
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate work and scheduling requirements, often under tight work constraints.
Required Application Documents- please submit the following attachments with your application:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing sample
Note: The interview process may include a writing exercise. This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC.
The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest. The Federal Reserve
- conducts the nation’s monetary policy to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates in the U.S. economy;
- promotes the stability of the financial system and seeks to minimize and contain systemic risks through active monitoring and engagement in the U.S. and abroad;
- promotes the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions and monitors their impact on the financial system as a whole;
- fosters payment and settlement system safety and efficiency through services to the banking industry and the U.S. government that facilitate U.S.-dollar transactions and payments; and
- promotes consumer protection and community development through consumer-focused supervision and examination, research and analysis of emerging consumer issues and trends, community economic development activities, and the administration of consumer laws and regulations.