Public Affairs Specialist (VAR003176)
The Office of Communications ensures that the image and information about the Library is accurate and reflects the mission of the organization. It fosters and increases public awareness of the Library, defines and targets audiences for its public affairs programs, and assesses the effectiveness of those programs.The public affairs specialist has primary responsibility for management of all editorial and production aspects of the weekly…
Opening Date:December 29, 2025
Closing Date:January 12, 2026
Grade Level:GS-14
Series:1035
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Analyst in Environmental Policy (Waste Management) (Vacancy#VAR003196)
The Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Congressional Research Service seeks an Analyst in Environmental Policy. The analyst will possess knowledge of the theories, concepts, processes, techniques, principles, and/or practices of environmental policy and/or science issues related to waste management. This includes knowledge of the history, trends, and evolving status of waste management and recycling, including statutes, such as the Resource Conservation and…
Opening Date:December 16, 2025
Closing Date:January 13, 2026
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0101
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Legislative Attorney (Immigration Law and Constitutional Law) (Vacancy#:VAR003199)
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 immigration law and 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. Candidates with research experience in and…
Opening Date:December 12, 2025
Closing Date:January 13, 2026
Grade Level:GS-15
Series:0905
permanent ( library employees only )
Digital Conversion Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003202)
The incumbent provides analysis, reporting, planning, overall coordination and oversight activities of born digital and digitized audiovisual collections. Individually and in collaboration with NAVCC stakeholders, staff from the Library's Office of the Chief Information Officer, and other staff, the incumbent assists with program components that include the design, implementation, and evaluation of the project, the review of metadata and related policies and procedures, the…
Opening Date:December 30, 2025
Closing Date:January 14, 2026
Grade Level:GS-12
Series:1001
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Congressional Relations Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR003184A)
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of the Counselor to the Director (COU) is seeking a Congressional Relations Specialist to join the Congressional Services Section. The Congressional Services Section manages CRS's intake, assignment, and tracking of requests from the United States Congress for research, information, and analysis.The selectee for this position will assist Members of Congress and their office and committee staff with daily…
Opening Date:January 5, 2026
Closing Date:January 16, 2026
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:0301
nte 2 years ( open to all )
AI Operations Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR003189)
This position is located in the Digital Strategy Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Officer. The incumbent will serve as a Data Scientist (AI Operations Specialist) supporting program activities related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) operations in the Digital Strategy Directorate within the Office of the Chief Information Office. The incumbent will report to the Digital Strategy Director with additional direction from Senior Innovation Specialist…
Opening Date:January 6, 2026
Closing Date:January 20, 2026
Grade Level:GS-14
Series:1560
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Analyst in Environmental Policy (Air Pollution) (Vacancy#: VAR003198)
The Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Congressional Research Service seeks an Analyst in Environmental Policy. The analyst will possess knowledge of the theories, concepts, processes, techniques, principles, and/or practices of environmental policy and/or science issues related to air pollution, including emissions from mobile sources. This includes knowledge of the history, trends, and evolving status of air pollution policy, federal programs, statutes, such…
Opening Date:December 19, 2025
Closing Date:January 20, 2026
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0101
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Legislative Research Assistant (Vacancy#:VAR003211)
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Office of Technology Strategy and Legislative Analysis (TLA) is seeking a Legislative Research Assistant to join its Legislative Analysis Services Section (LASS). TLA is the organization within CRS and the Library of Congress that is mandated to produce legislative information for the United States Congress. This information is considered to be authoritative and objective for both new and amended…
Opening Date:December 22, 2025
Closing Date:January 21, 2026
Grade Level:GS-07
Series:1412
nte 120 days ( library employees only )
Acting Appropriated Team Leader (Detail/Temporary Promotion)
The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is offering a 120 day detail/temporary promotion opportunity to serve as acting GS-15 Appropriated Team Leader within the Budget Division of the Financial Services Directorate to perform activities related to the Library’s budget formulation, presentation and execution of the Library’s appropriated funds. The Team Leader will oversee, lead and facilitate a staff of junior analysts in the optimal execution…
Opening Date:January 8, 2026
Closing Date:January 22, 2026
Grade Level:GS-15
Series:0560
nte 5 years ( open to all )
Analyst in Social Policy Vacancy#(VAR003219)
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks an Analyst in Social Policy to join its Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP). Applicants should have knowledge and experience in conducting analysis of social policies and programs. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team and to be responsive under time pressure are essential for success in this position.
Opening Date:December 23, 2025
Closing Date:January 22, 2026
Grade Level:11
Series:0101
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Supervisory Digital Projects Coordinator (Vacancy#VAR003222)
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a Supervisory Digital Projects Coordinator for its Knowledge Services Group (KSG). The selectee will supervise a team of digital and knowledge services librarians engaged in information and knowledge management activities. The supervisory librarian collaborates with stakeholders in CRS to identify opportunities and requirements for managing information and/or knowledge, develops and manages projects, and resolves issues.
Opening Date:January 8, 2026
Closing Date:January 22, 2026
Grade Level:GS-15
Series:0301
nte 120 days ( library employees only )
Management and Program Analyst (Temporary Promotion/Detail Opportunity)
The Library Enterprises Directorate is offering an opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS12 level to serve on a full-time, 120 day temporary promotion to the GS13 level. The Library Enterprises Directorate optimizes the business operations, environment, and resources of the Library and affiliated federal government agencies and organizations by delivering efficient, effective, value-added services, which enable all elements of the Library and…
Opening Date:January 9, 2026
Closing Date:January 23, 2026
Grade Level:GS-13
summer 10 - week internship ( u.s. citizens only )
2026 Summer Library of Congress Intern (Onsite) (Vacancy#: Summer 26 LOCI Onsite)
The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) program is a seasonal, 10- or 12- week paid internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience through applied learning and professional development opportunities that advance the academic and career pursuits of participants.The 2026 Summer session of the Library of Congress Internships Program includes options for in-person, onsite project work. Interns hired under…
Opening Date:January 5, 2026
Closing Date:January 23, 2026
Grade Level:GS-03
Series:0301
summer 10 - week internship ( u.s. citizens only )
2026 Summer Library of Congress Intern (Remote) (Vacancy#: Summer 26 LOCI Remote)
The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) program is a seasonal, 10- or 12- week paid internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience through applied learning and professional development opportunities that advance the academic and career pursuits of participants.The 2026 Summer session of the Library of Congress Internships Program include options for virtual, remote project work. Interns hired under…
Opening Date:January 5, 2026
Closing Date:January 23, 2026
Grade Level:GS-03
Series:0301
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Analyst in Emergency Management (Vacancy#:VAR003210)
The primary purpose of this position is to serve the United States Congress as a public policy analyst by locating and providing factual information; conducting research; and preparing objective, non-partisan descriptive, background, and analytical reports. 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…
Opening Date:December 23, 2025
Closing Date:January 26, 2026
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:0101
nte 5 years ( u.s. citizens only )
Research Assistant (Domestic Social Policy)(Vacancy#:VAR003213)
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a research assistant in a research division of the Congressional Research Service (CRS). The employee applies education, training, or experience in a social science or related appropriate discipline to duties including data collection, manipulation, and analysis; research; writing; and quality control. As directed, the employee assists research staff and managers in developing CRS products…
Opening Date:January 7, 2026
Closing Date:February 6, 2026
Grade Level:GS-07
Series:0101
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Librarians-in-Residence 2026 (Vacancy#: Lib-in-Residence 26)
The Library of Congress seeks early-career librarians to bring their intellectual engagement, technological savvy, and theoretical understanding of library and information science concepts to bear on practical challenges via the Librarians-in-Residence program. The program is managed by Talent Recruitment and Outreach/Internship and Fellowship Programs Section, Human Capital Directorate.
Opening Date:January 12, 2026
Closing Date:February 13, 2026
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:1410
temporary ( open to all )
Work Study Student Program 2025/2026
The Library of Congress Work Study Student Program is a progressive, career development program for local high school students. It combines on-the-job training and career development with classroom instructions and education. Under the program, students earn a federal salary, receive work site supervision and career assistance. Students will get the chance to work part-time when school is in session with the possibility of full-time…
Opening Date:July 3, 2025
Closing Date:April 24, 2026
Grade Level:GS-01
Series:0303
permanent ( open to all )
SPP- Register 2026, Selective Placement Program (Noncompetitive Appointments for Applicants with Disabilities)
The Library of Congress is accepting applications from people who wish to be considered for employment at the Library under its Selective Placement Program (SPP). It is the policy of the Library to recruit and hire qualified applicants with targeted disabilities by assisting these individuals in obtaining employment consistent with their level of skills and abilities and their capacity for safe and efficient job…
Opening Date:November 25, 2025
Closing Date:November 25, 2026
Grade Level:GS-01 TO GS-15
Series:0301
permanent ( open to all )
Counsel for Policy and International Affairs (Vacancy#: VAR003193)
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 Attorney-Advisor (International) serves as a counsel for the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PIA) in the U.S. Copyright Office. This position is located in the Office of Policy and International Affairs, Copyright…
Opening Date:January 7, 2026
Closing Date:January 6, 2027
Grade Level:GS-13/14
Series:0905
permanent ( open to all )
Counsel for Policy and International Affairs (Vacancy#:VAR003250)
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 Attorney-Advisor in the Office of General Counsel performs authoritative and accurate legal research, provides legal advice to internal staff on all matters of copyright law, and prepares materials for regulatory proceedings and other policy…
