Program Assistant/Coordinator (Temporary Appointment)
About the Congressional Research Service (CRS):The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Library of Congress, provides nonpartisan policy and legal analysis exclusively for the United States Congress. CRS serves committees and Members of both the House and Senate, supporting their work regardless of party affiliation.New Member Seminar:Every two years, CRS, in coordination with the House of Representatives, sponsors a four-day seminar for newly-elected Members and their…
Opening Date:June 1, 2026
Closing Date:June 12, 2026
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:1035
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planner Emergency Management Specialist (Vacancy#:VAR003358)
This position is located in the Emergency Preparedness Division of the Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate (SEPD), Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), and reports directly to the Chief of Emergency Preparedness. The incumbent is an integral part of a small team responsible for Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan development and maintenance, emergency preparedness staff training, exercises, plan review and development, incident response…
Opening Date:May 13, 2026
Closing Date:June 15, 2026
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0089
permanent ( open to all )
Management Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR003353)
This position is located in the Network Services Section, Patron and Network Engagement Division, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library Collections and Services Group. The position serves as a Management Analyst and patron information systems (PIMMS) database Coordinator. The position is located in the Patron and Network Engagement Division (PNED), National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled…
Opening Date:May 15, 2026
Closing Date:June 15, 2026
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0343
detail ( library employees only )
Special Assistant, General and International Collections Directorate (Detail/Temporary Promotion )
The General and International Collections Directorate is offering a 120-day opportunity for a qualified individual at the GS-12 grade level to serve on a full-time temporary promotion to the GS-13 level, OR a qualified individual at the GS-13 level (no promotion) to serve on a full-time detail as Special Assistant for General and International Collections. The Special Assistant will provide administrative support to the…
Opening Date:June 5, 2026
Closing Date:June 15, 2026
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0301
nte 3 years ( open to all )
Archivist (Vacancy#: VAR003374)
The position serves as an Archivist in the Preparation Section, Manuscript Division, Special Collections Directorate (SCD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) within the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress (LC). The position reports directly to the Assistant Head, Preparation Section who prioritizes work and provides advice on policy and technical problems. The incumbent is responsible for the organization and…
Opening Date:June 3, 2026
Closing Date:June 16, 2026
Grade Level:GS-11
Series:1420
permanent ( library employees within the copyright office )
Program Analyst (Vacancy#:VAR003333)
Gathers, documents and manages requirements for features and projects. Supports the Product Owner in defining the product roadmap and prioritizing features. Conducts discovery and analysis to provide clarity and details for decision-making.Leads or participates in discussions with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements. Develops artifacts, such as process workflows, user stories, and acceptance criteria, to define features for implementation. Creates and updates documentation…
Opening Date:June 3, 2026
Closing Date:June 17, 2026
Grade Level:GS-13/14
Series:0343
permanent ( library employees only )
Budget Officer (Vacancy#:VAR003365)
This position is located in the Financial Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the incumbent is responsible for the full range of budgetary management operations necessary to support the Library's programs and personnel. Specifically, the incumbent is responsible for the formulation, presentation, and execution of the budget for the Library of Congress and is Acting CFO…
Opening Date:May 28, 2026
Closing Date:June 18, 2026
Grade Level:SL-00
Series:0560
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist (Government and Finance Division)(Vacancy#:VAR003366)
CRS seeks a senior manager to serve as Deputy Assistant Director and Specialist in the Government and Finance Division. The Deputy Assistant Director supports the Assistant Director in managing the division, which provides expert research to meet congressional policy making and oversight needs on issues related to Congress, federal government public administration, emergency management, economic development, financial regulation, the U.S. economy, appropriations, public finance…
Opening Date:May 20, 2026
Closing Date:June 22, 2026
Grade Level:SL-00
Series:0101
permanent ( library employees only )
Interior Designer (Vacancy#:VAR003357)
This position serves as an Interior Designer in the Planning and Engineering Section, Facility Services Division, Integrated Support Services Directorate, Library of Congress (LOC). Incumbent works under the general supervision of the FACS Project Supervisor receiving technical direction and specific policy guidance from FACS staff. The incumbent executes assignments that often involve organizing and managing the activities of several different service providers.Incumbent executes assignments…
Opening Date:June 5, 2026
Closing Date:June 22, 2026
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:1008
permanent ( open to all )
Materials Handler (Vacancy#:VAR003277)
This position is located in the Collections Maintenance & Stack Management Section, Collections Management Division, Preservation Directorate, Discovery and Preservation Services. Responsible for the orderly relocation and realignment of both general and special library collections, ensuring strict adherence to shelving accuracy and shelfload specifications. This role requires a deep understanding of growth potential for serials and monographs, as well as the unique requirements for…
Opening Date:May 21, 2026
Closing Date:June 22, 2026
Grade Level:WG-06
Series:6907
permanent ( open to all )
Reference Librarian (Vacancy#:VAR003299)
This position is located in the Researcher Engagement & General Collection Division, General & International Collections Directorate, and Researcher & Collections Services Service Unit.The position description number for this position is 447805.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.Relocation expenses…
Opening Date:June 9, 2026
Closing Date:June 23, 2026
Grade Level:GS-09
Series:1410
permanent ( library employees only )
Administrative Manager (Vacancy#:VAR003367)
This position is located in the Office of Communications, Chief of Staff, Office of the Librarian.The position description number for this position is 470340.The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the…
Opening Date:June 11, 2026
Closing Date:June 25, 2026
Grade Level:GS-11
Series:0301
permanent ( current and former federal employees only )
Writer-Editor (Vacancy#:VAR003318)
This position is located in The Office of Communications (OC) at the Library of Congress (Library). OC supports the Library’s overall communications with public and internal audiences. The incumbent has primary responsibility for management of all editorial and production aspects of the Timeless blog, the Library’s principal storytelling platform for social media communication with the public. Additional duties include producing and editing material for…
Opening Date:June 10, 2026
Closing Date:June 25, 2026
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:1082
permanent ( library employees within the office of the librarian only )
Administrative Services Manager (Confidential Assistant) (Vacancy#: VAR003377)
The incumbent serves as the Administrative Services Manager (Confidential Assistant) to the Librarian and/or Principal Deputy Librarian of Congress (PDLC). This position is located in the Office of the Librarian and is responsible for complex liaison and coordination support, expert research and analysis; and influential advice and guidance in support of the Librarian of Congress, PDLC, Chief of Staff and high-ranking management officials throughout…
Opening Date:June 12, 2026
Closing Date:June 26, 2026
Grade Level:GS-14
Series:0301
permanent ( library employees within library collections and services group (lcsg) only )
Head, Data Analytics and Reporting Office (Supervisory Program Analyst) (Vacancy#: VAR003372
This position serves as a Supervisory Program Analyst in the Financial Management Directorate (FMD), Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG), at the Library of Congress (LOC) and reports to the Director, FMD. The primary purpose of this position is to provide advice and guidance to FMD management and the Data Analysis and Reporting Office staff in relation to all financial reporting for LCSG, including…
Opening Date:June 12, 2026
Closing Date:June 26, 2026
Grade Level:GS-14
Series:0343
permanent ( u.s. citizens only )
Deputy Assistant Director (Vacancy#: VAR003369)
This position serves as a Deputy Assistant Director in the Domestic Social Policy Division of the Congressional Research Service. The incumbent counsels the Assistant Director on all aspects of the administration and operations of the division. Monitors research, administration and operations of the division in relation to its capacity for and actual experience in meeting needs of the Congress. Ensures that the division is…
Opening Date:May 29, 2026
Closing Date:June 29, 2026
Grade Level:SL-00
Series:0101
nte 2 years ( u.s. citizens only )
Program Specialist (Vacancy#: VAR003360)
The position is located in the African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED), General and International Collections Directorate (GICD), Researcher and Collections Services (RCS) Service Unit, Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) at the Library of Congress.This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.The position description for this position is 445100.Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Opening Date:June 10, 2026
Closing Date:July 8, 2026
Grade Level:GS-13
Series:0301
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 ( library employees only )
Procurement Technician (Vacancy#:VAR003188)
The position is located in the Office of Contracts and Grants Management (OCGM) within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Library of Congress. The incumbent directly reports to the Supervisory Contract Officer and works under the guidance of the Office Automation Assistant in handling a variety of issues, gathering sufficient information from contractors and clients to identify problems, determine the…
Opening Date:January 20, 2026
Closing Date:January 20, 2027
Grade Level:GS-05
Series:1106
permanent ( open to all )
Attorney-Advisor (General) (Vacancy#:VAR003344)
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS POSTING. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS.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…
Opening Date:April 15, 2026
Closing Date:April 15, 2027
Grade Level:13/14
Series:0905
temporary ( open to all )
Work Study Student Program 2026/2027
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:May 4, 2026
Closing Date:April 23, 2027
Grade Level:GS-01
Series:0303
permanent ( open to all )
Materials Handler (Vacancy#VAR003363)
The Materials Handler position is located in the Logistics Division, of Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate, Office of Chief Operating Officer, of the Library of Congress (LOC). Responsibilities include: warehouse work receiving, moving, storing and delivering materials and supplies; erecting or dismantling office systems furniture, shelves, partitions, etc.; moving, arranging, and setting up furniture, rooms, and outdoor areas for public events; using hand tools…
