Legislative Information Specialist: Policy Tracking & Data

Saba-Dc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Congressional Research Service is seeking a Legislative Information Specialist through its 2022 Graduate Recruit Program. The role focuses on tracking measures through the legislative process, evaluating actions, and maintaining quality metadata to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Strong computer skills and familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, and web tools are essential. Ideal candidates are enrolled in or finishing a Master’s in Library and Information Science, with coursework or

Qualifications

• Solid computer skills with databases, spreadsheets and web apps in a networked environment.
• Ideal candidate will be enrolled in or graduating from a Master’s program in Library and Information Science and have coursework or experience in legal research and/or political science.

Responsibilities

• Track measures through the legislative process from introduction through floor proceedings in both chambers, amendments, committee actions, and presidential actions.
• Evaluate legislative actions and documents and contribute to subject term assignment.
• Maintain quality control over legislative metadata and authority records for accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform this work in a digital online environment.

Skills

Database skills

Spreadsheets

Web applications

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s in Library and Information Science

Tools

Legal research databases

Library information systems

Job description

Congressional Research Service is seeking a Legislative Information Specialist through its 2022 Graduate Recruit Program. The role focuses on tracking measures through the legislative process, evaluating actions, and maintaining quality metadata to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Strong computer skills and familiarity with databases, spreadsheets, and web tools are essential. Ideal candidates are enrolled in or finishing a Master’s in Library and Information Science, with coursework or