The primary purpose of this position is to serve the United States Congress as a public policy analyst by preparing objective, non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive and background reports on issues of national or international significance; providing personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on public policy issues throughout the legislative process; and participating in or leading team research projects and seminars. 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 sophisticated levels.