The Section Research Manager leads analysts within, and advises the Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director regarding activities of, the Agriculture and Food Supply Section. The Section Research Manager ensures that section research and analysis is conducted in a fully collaborative manner, reflects the congressional agenda, and is relevant to congressional policy making. The Section Research manager facilitates the planning, organization and coordination of research, including major research projects related to sensitive or complex public policies of national or international significance. Such projects are often multidisciplinary in nature, and may include research performed by outside consultants. The Section Research Manager ensures that section research and analysis undertaken is of the highest quality and meets CRS's standards of objectivity, responsiveness, non-partisanship, balance, timeliness, legislative relevance, authoritativeness, and accessibility. As part of that process, the Section Research Manager reviews research to ensure that it complements other Service research and analyses; is accurate, well-organized, and cogent; meets professional and service standards; adheres to CRS policy guidelines; and is responsive to the legislative needs of Members and committees of Congress.