Senate Employment Bulletin – 06/10/09

061001 LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/IT ASSISTANT

– Progressive Northeastern Senator

seeks a Legislative Correspondent/ IT Assistant. The candidate should possess outstanding

writing skills and the ability to do research quickly and accurately. In addition to LC duties, the

candidate should have the skills necessary to provide general IT support services to the Senator

and staff, including but not limited to: managing user accounts, assist in troubleshooting

computer/Blackberry/printer issues, and CMS database management. Some familiarity with

Web posting is desirable. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook, Windows XP and

Vista is required. Experience with Quorum is preferable. The successful applicant will have the

ability to produce quality work under pressure in an extremely fast-paced environment.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job

referral number in the subject line.

060901 DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING -

Senate Committee (Majority) seeks Director of

Strategic Planning to work on a variety of budget issues. Applicants should have experience

with budget issues and strong networking skills. The candidate should have the ability to meet

tight deadlines, have excellent written and oral communications skills and initiative and be ready

to step in and handle projects at a moment’s notice. Press experience a plus, Budget or Hill

experience preferred.

Send resumes to Senate_Employment@saa.senate.gov or fax to 202-228-2007.

060902 ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF

- Western Democratic Senator seeks highly

organized, detail-oriented individual to serve as the Assistant to the Chief of Staff in a fast-paced

office. Main responsibilities include (but are not limited to) managing the Chief of Staff’s

communications, schedule and logistics, answering and routing telephone calls, coordinating

staff meetings and room requests, supporting event planning for the office and special

correspondence for the Chief of Staff. Additionally, this role also includes various long and

short-term research and project assignments for the Legislative Director. The successful

candidate will be a highly motivated individual who is able to adapt quickly to this varied

position and will take initiative in problem-solving. Ideal candidates include recent college

graduates with past Hill experience and a natural sense of responsibility and discretion.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job

referral number in the subject line.

060903 LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT

- Progressive Democrat, a member of the Environment

and Public Works (EPW) Committee, seeks Legislative Correspondent to handle constituent mail

on environmental, transportation, and education issues in a fast-paced, collegial office. The

ability to write quickly and well is required. Hill experience is a plus.

Please reply with resume and a writing sample to SenLCJob@gmail.com.

060501 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNER

-US Senate seeks planner w/5 yrs experience in

emergency planning development, coordination and maintenance to include accountability,

personal preparedness and relocation; developing and presenting training; knowledge of OSHA

standards; outstanding communication and team building skills a must. Ideal candidate will have

an advanced degree in Emergency Management and completed NTSB FAC course. Salary:

$82k-$123k. Submit cover letter and resume to resumes@saa.senate.gov

. (WORD DOCUMENTS or PDF’s ONLY). When applying use job code EPP. DEADLINE:6/19/09.

060401 SCHEDULER/STAFF ASSISTANT

-Nonpartisan office seeks someone who will serve as a

Scheduler and Staff Assistant. Responsibilities include responding to scheduling requests, project

assistance, preparation of briefing materials and general office duties. Applicants must be detail

oriented, have strong organizational skills and work well under pressure. Economics or finance

backgrounds a plus. Excellent written and oral communications skills are required.

Please email

cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral

number in the subject line.

060402 PRESS INTERNS

- The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks press interns for

fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely with

Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Press Assistant on a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working with

communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for media

distribution, working with Press Assistant to compile daily press clips for Senator’s review,

coordinating daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with communications office on new

media projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tight

deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong

writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required.

Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus.

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Haley_Morris@brown.senate.gov.

060403 DEPUTY CLERK

– Busy Committee seeks a professional administrator to assist as a Deputy

Clerk. This position is non-designated, therefore will support the Majority and Minority Staff.

Responsibilities are varied and will include oversight of administrative operations and

management of logistics related to committee hearings, mark-ups and official meetings.

Additional responsibilities include management of office accounts, staff accounts, timesheets and

leave, oversight of staff education and training, and ensuring that office policies and procedures

are followed. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are needed.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

060301 DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY

—Senior Northeast Democrat with active committee

assignments seeks an experienced Deputy Press Secretary to join a busy press operation. Primary

responsibilities will include managing large volume of media inquiries; attending meetings and

hearings; drafting press releases, advisories, talking points and statements; working closely with

the other members of the Communications team, as well as legislative and committee staff; and

actively pitching the Senator’s actions and initiatives to national and state press. Candidates must

have excellent writing, editing, organizational and communication skills and the ability to meet

deadlines in a fast paced environment. Previous Hill and/or communications experience and a

fluency in Spanish are preferred.

Qualified candidates should email cover letter and resume to demdeputypress@gmail.com.

060201 EDUCATION POLICY STAFF –

Republican Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

Committee seeks an individual with experience and interest in education policy to support the

Education Policy Director in working on a variety of education and national service issues.

Individual should possess four or more years of Capitol Hill or education policy work

experience. Responsibilities include: informing the Committee’s legislative agenda on

postsecondary education, high school reform, and national service. Responsibilities also include:

briefing members and staff on policy matters; assisting with research and drafting legislation;

and preparing background materials for the Ranking Member. Strong research and writing

skills, and sense of initiative, are essential, and a Bachelors degree or higher is required.

Successful candidate should be team oriented and have experience working well collaboratively.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job

referral number in the subject line.

060202 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER

– Democratic Senator seeks a Professional Staff

Member to handle small business, labor, finance and banking issues. Significant knowledge of

finance, economics, labor relations and business strongly preferred. Ideal candidate would also

have an advanced degree and Hill experience. Responsibilities will include developing and

negotiating legislation and advising the Senator on policy matters. This is a key staff position

and requires a candidate who is proactive and politically savvy, can handle many projects at

once, has good follow-through, is a good, fast and succinct writer, whether it is a memo or

statement, and works well with others.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

052603 SCHEDULER –

Democratic Senator seeks experienced individual to oversee DC

and in-state scheduling duties. Applicant will prepare daily, weekly and long-term schedules,

arrange travel itineraries, coordinate arrival and departure of meeting participants, and actively

interact with the Senator on all aspects of workday. Individual will work in tandem with the

Senator’s Executive Assistant in a very fast-paced environment. Excellent oral and writing skills

a must. Candidates will need to be very hard working, organized, discreet, and detail-oriented.

Previous scheduling experience preferred; Hill background is a plus. Pay commensurate with

experience.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

052101 MAIL MANAGER

- Democratic Senator seeks qualified individual for Mail Manager position.

The Mail Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: reading, sorting, and scanning incoming

constituent mail for distribution to legislative staff; data-entry and preparing weekly mail reports.

Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be detailoriented.

Experience with IQ mail system a plus.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to

senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

051901 TAX/BUSINESS LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

- Democrat seeks LA to handle Business

portfolio to include: Tax, Banking, Commerce, Securities, Small Business, Social Security, Steel

Trade, Telecom, Treasury and related issues. Hill experience required, law degree preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to

senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

051803 CONGRESSIONAL LIAISON COORDINATOR

- Congressional advisory body has

immediate opening for a Congressional Liaison Coordinator. The position is the principal point

of contact for communication between the Commission and Members of Congress and their

staff. The position is responsible for: maintaining an awareness of the interests of Members of

Congress and their staff in matters within the statutory mandate of the Commission; identifying

and tracking action on legislation addressing or affecting matters within the statutory mandate of

the Commission; receiving and relaying to the appropriate Commission members and staff

inquiries for information; and arranging for meetings and briefings on issues associated with the

work of the Commission. Organization, writing, oral communication and interpersonal skills are

expected. The position is a full-time position; One-year Term Appointment renewable at

Commission’s option, with presumed renewal if performance is satisfactory. The base salary

level range is $70,000 to $92,000 (plus benefits) commensurate with experience. Incumbent

must be a U.S. citizen, and complete an application for and be able to pass a National Agency

check/Intelligence Dossier (NAC-1) background check at Secret level.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, a writing sample and two references to dfehrer@uscc.gov. Applicants must

meet the mandatory requirements stated in the vacancy announcement posted to the

Commission’s website at www.uscc.gov.

051804 EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

- Congressional advisory body has

immediate opening for an Executive Administrative Assistant. The assistant is the principal

point of contact and oversees the function of the front office reception area, greets employees

and visitors, answers telephones, and reviews and routes incoming mail. Participates as a key

member of the Commission’s administrative and operational management team. Provides

administrative support and assistance to the designated technical team leaders on a full range of

management duties and responsibilities in the areas of budget, accounting, personnel, travel and

contracting. Organizational, oral communication and interpersonal skills are expected. The

position is a full-time position; One-year Term Appointment renewable at Commission’s option,

with presumed renewal if performance is satisfactory. The base salary level range is $35,000 to

$50,000 (plus benefits) commensurate with experience. Incumbent must be a U.S. citizen.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two references to dfehrer@uscc.gov. Applicants

must meet the mandatory requirements stated in the vacancy announcement posted to the

Commission’s website at www.uscc.gov.

051503 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER

– Majority staff of Senate Subcommittee seeks

experienced person to handle pension and retirement security issues. Responsibilities will

include implementing a comprehensive legislative and oversight agenda. Must have substantial

experience related to the issue areas, work well under pressure, and have strong writing,

analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Capitol Hill experience and an advanced

degree preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and

resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the

subject line.

051404 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

– Moderate East Coast Democratic Senator with active

committee assignments seeks an experienced Communications Director to be part of senior

management team. Successful candidate will serve as primary on record spokesperson and show

a demonstrated ability to work quickly to communicate complex issues to multiple audiences on

behalf of the Senator. Must be an exceptional writer and editor able to quickly produce press

releases, web entries, speeches, talking points, and necessary briefing material as needed. Will be

expected to develop and implement national communication strategy, integrated with and

supportive of home-state media efforts. Will be expected to mentor others in press department

and delegate tasks to press and legislative staff as required. Strong strategic planning,

management, and organizational skills required. Candidates must have ability to monitor

Senator’s legislative activity and grasp complex policy concepts and implications, proactively

communicating them as required. Candidates should have a track record of speaking on the

record, pitching reporters on story ideas, op-eds, and other media opportunities. Established

relationships with members of the national press a plus. Hill experience (3+ years) required.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and cover letter to sencommdir2009@gmail.com.

051303 HELP COMMITTEE STAFF ASSISTANT

- The Democratic Labor Policy Office of Health,

Education, Labor and Pensions Committee seeks an energetic, organized Staff Assistant for a

full-time position. The Staff Assistant will manage the Labor Policy Office, which includes

providing administrative support to the Chief Labor and Pensions Counsel and six other

professionals, hiring and supervising interns, answering phones, handling scheduling requests,

reserving rooms for briefings and meetings, and organizing and arranging briefing books and

materials for the staff and Senator’s use. The Staff Assistant also assists with preparing

legislative materials, including creating charts using data, drafting memos, letters, talking points,

and speeches. Ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced

environment a must. Excellent organizational, administrative, writing, computer, and people

skills also a must. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a motivated team

promoting a strong agenda to help working families. Familiarity with and/or interest in labor,

employment and retirement security issues a plus, but not required. The office is an equal

opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

To apply, please fax a cover letter and resume to (202) 228-2311 or e-mail to kennedylaborjob@gmail.com indicating STAFF

ASSISTANT in the subject line.

051304 COMMITTEE LABOR COUNSEL/POLICY ADVISOR

- Senator Kennedy’s Labor Policy

Office is seeking a Counsel or Policy Advisor for the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Committee. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, planning legislative strategy, building

coalitions, preparing for hearings, and writing memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested

applicants must be strong writers, independent self-starters who work well in a fast-paced

environment. Applicants must have a background in labor, economic, and/or retirement security

issues. Capitol Hill or other political experience a plus. Those with strong backgrounds in

economics who are comfortable with quantitative analysis are especially encouraged to apply.

We are seeking applicants at the Counsel/Advisor level (2-3 years experience). Our office is an

equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and one or two brief writing samples to (202) 228-2311 (fax) or

kennedylaborjob@gmail.com indicating LABOR COUNSEL/POLICY ADVISOR in the

subject line.

050701 PROCUREMENT/CONTRACTING COUNSEL/SPECIALIST

- Republican office seeks

Contracting and Procurement Specialist and/or Counsel with a strong background in

procurement policy, military contracting issues, federal loans and grants. Experience with

government agencies including: defense, homeland security, energy, commerce, GSA, and small

business programs helpful. Applicants must be self-starters with excellent writing, investigative,

and oversight experience.

Please send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and two

writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in

the subject line.

050501 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

– Democratic Senator seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle

business, finance, budget, and tax issues. Law degree and previous Hill experience strongly

preferred. Responsibilities will include developing legislation and advising the Senator on

policy matters. Interested candidates should be proactive and efficient, have strong

communication and analytical skills, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Please send cover letter and resume to: budgetla@gmail.com.

043001 SENIOR DEFENSE BUDGET ANALYST

– Chairman of Senate Committee seeks Senior

Budget Analyst to handle defense issues and a variety of budget issues and analyses related to

defense and national security. Applicants must possess strong quantitative skills, the ability to

meet tight deadlines, excellent written and oral communication skills and initiative. Candidates

should have significant budgeting experience at the federal, state or local levels and a strong

background in defense policy issues.

Please e-mail resume and writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line, or

fax to 202.228.2007.

043002 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

- Environment and Public Works Committee Member seeking

experienced staffer to handle Energy, Environment, Agriculture and related issues.

Responsibilities include drafting, evaluating, and briefing the Senator on legislation. Staffer will

serve as the Member’s representative to the EPW committee and related constituencies.

Candidates must have a strong background and involvement in the Climate debate. Candidates

must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a fastpaced

environment. Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred. Salary commensurate with

experience. Range: 55-75K.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

042701 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -

Democratic Senator seeks experienced staffer to join active

foreign policy team. Must have strong background and work experience in foreign policy,

willingness to work collaboratively with other staff. No phone calls, please.

Please email resume with salary requirements and cover letter as separate attachments to

senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

042101 COUNSEL/PROFESSIONAL STAFF

– Majority staff of Senate Subcommittee seeks

experienced professional staff member to handle federal workforce issues. The Subcommittee

handles the full range of federal workforce issues. Highly qualified candidates will have

experience with Title 5, including federal pay and benefits, hiring, and training. Responsibilities

will include drafting, reviewing, and promoting legislation; conducting oversight of federal

agencies; and planning hearings. Must have substantial experience related to the issue areas, as

well as strong writing, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Capitol Hill

experience and an advanced degree preferred. Executive branch experience a plus. Equal

opportunity employer.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to OGMHiring@gmail.com.

042102 ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR –

Western Democratic Senator seeks

Online Communications Coordinator to develop and maintain Senator’s web-based initiatives.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, design and maintenance of website,

constituency list building, blog posting and outreach, email newsletters and implementation of

new media technology. Previous tech/online outreach and web development is preferred.

To apply, send cover letter and resume, including all relevant program and application skills,

to WesternDemCommTeam@gmail.com.

040701 CHIEF ECONOMIST

– Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs majority

staff is looking for a senior, experienced Chief Economist who is comfortable in a fast-paced

work environment. The position requires a detailed understanding of monetary policy, financial

markets and bank regulation, fiscal policy and general economics. Substantial legislative

experience, including work on Capitol Hill or in the Administration interacting with Congress, is

desired. Candidates should also have working knowledge of, or be willing to learn, the US

housing market, including mortgage finance as well as general questions of funding formulas,

and econometric and numerical analysis. Background in economics of federal transit policy,

including funding formulas, also helpful. Sense of humor, flexibility, and being comfortable

working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with senior staff important. Salary

commensurate with experience.

Send resumes and brief letters of inquiry to sbc.chiefecon@gmail.com.

040301 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/COUNSEL

- Western Democrat seeks LA/Counsel for fastpaced

office. In addition to covering Judiciary, Homeland Security, Immigration, and Election

Reform portfolios, including related appropriations work, the candidate also will advise the

Senator and staff regarding ethics compliance and general government oversight issues, as well

as coordinate judicial nominations. Applicants should be highly motivated team players and

creative problem-solvers. Must possess strong analytical skills, be able to meet tight deadlines

and demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills, including legal research and

writing. JD required, Hill experience preferred, and Spanish language skills helpful.

Please submit resume and cover letter to westerndemcounsel@gmail.com.

033101 STAFF ASSISTANT/WEB DESIGNER –

Senate Committee majority staff seeks experienced

Web Designer to maintain and update Committee and personal websites. Candidate will also

work with outside vendor site. Candidate will be responsible for drafting website copy and

ensuring site stays up-to-date. Design and implement new web as well as Thorough

understanding of HTML, Cold Fusion and Adobe Dreamweaver required. Ideal candidate will

have experience working with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Experience with

Senate websites preferred. Candidate will also assist the staff when necessary to prepare for

hearings, etc.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

033102 MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

- Democratic Senator on the Armed Services

Committee seeks a senior Legislative Assistant to handle military, foreign affairs, related

appropriations and other issues. Applicants should have direct expertise in these issues areas.

Four years of Hill experience is preferred, as well as experience working on or with the Senate

Armed Services or Appropriations Committees. Qualified candidates will also have strong

writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under

pressure while juggling multiple tasks; and sound political judgment.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senateposition@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

032601 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

- Congressional advisory body has immediate opening for an

Executive Director. The position requires strong leadership skills, an experienced manager who

understands the congressional budget and appropriations process, and can supervise the

preparation of the annual report to the Congress. Organization, writing, oral communication and

interpersonal skills are expected. Reports directly to the Chairman, provides program leadership

and coordinates all activities, including employment and supervision of 20 program and

administrative staff; procurement and contract activities; development of congressional budget

justifications and annual spending plans; preparation of publications; and implementation of all

office policies including ethics guidelines and Commission rules and governance policies.

Responsible to Commissioners for developing and conducting hearings and briefings and

coordinating preparation of the Commission’s Annual Reports to Congress. The position is

comparable to the Senior Executive Level and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with designated

Sensitive and Compartmented Information access.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, a

writing sample and two references to EDjob@uscc.gov. For more information on the work

of the Commission, to view the complete application and position description for the

position, please visit our website at www.uscc.gov.

032301 PRESS SECRETARY

– Chairman of major Senate Committee seeks an experienced Press

Secretary to contribute to busy press operation. Primary responsibilities will include managing

large volume of media inquiries, attending hearings, writing press releases and statements, and

actively pitching Committee’s actions and initiatives. Candidates must have ability to grasp

complex policy concepts and implications, excellent writing and editing skills, organizational

skills, and ability to think strategically. Two years Hill experience required; Committee

experience a plus.

Please send resume and cover letter to senatecdjob1@gmail.com.

032302 COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

– Chairman of major Senate Committee seeks an

experienced Communications Director to manage busy press office in a fast-paced, dynamic

environment. Primary responsibility will be to develop and execute multifaceted national

communications strategy to amplify and build public support for Committee initiatives.

Candidates must have ability to grasp complex policy concepts and implications; excellent

writing and editing skills, and strategic planning, management and organizational skills.

Candidates must have extensive on-the-record experience and know how to effectively pitch

stories, columns, op-eds and other initiatives. Candidates must have strong, established

relationships with members of the national press – contacts within financial media a plus. Hill

experience (5+ years) required; Committee experience preferred. Salary commensurate with

experience.

Please send resume and cover letter to ussen.comm.pressjob@gmail.com.

031101 PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER

- Senator Thomas R. Carper is seeking a Professional

Staff Member for his Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee

on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International

Security. This position includes responsibility for agency financial management and efforts to

combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs. Ideal candidates would have an extensive

background in government oversight work.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to

senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

031001 TRADE SPECIALIST/PROFESSIONAL STAFF

– Senior Member of the Senate Finance

Committee seeks experienced counsel or professional staffer to serve as Staff Director of Trade

Subcommittee, and to staff other personal office issues yet to be determined. Responsibilities

include conducting oversight and investigation of trade and competitiveness issues, as well as

developing, drafting and promoting legislation. Successful candidates will have extensive

experience in the field, and significant Congressional experience a strong plus. Excellent

opportunities for professional growth. Equal opportunity employer.

No telephone inquiries.

Send resume and cover letter to TDPosition@yahoo.com.

022301 STAFF DIRECTOR OF THE BANKING SECURITIES SUBCOMMITTEE

- Democratic

Senator on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee seeks a senior banking/financial

services policy advisor to serve as Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance,

and Investment as well as handle tax and related matters. Applicants should have expertise in

banking and securities law and the regulatory structure of the financial system. At least four

years of Hill experience is required and experience working on or with the Banking Committee

is strongly preferred. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation,

and organizational skills; the ability to perform well under pressure and while juggling multiple

tasks; and sound political judgment. The senior policy advisor will also be expected to handle

occasional constituent matters.

Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senateposition@gmail.com. No phone calls please.

013001 LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

- Moderate Democrat seeks highly qualified staffer to cover

primarily financial services and housing issues. The Senator plans to be very active on these

issues. Candidates should be highly motivated, experienced, with excellent written and oral

communication skills

. Send resume to bankingstaffer@gmail.com.

123003 INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL/INVESTIGATIVE STAFF

- Seeking experienced attorneys

or otherwise qualified professionals to work on the bipartisan Congressional Oversight Panel

created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to oversee the implementation of

the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). Familiarity with financial services regulation, the

mortgage crisis, and the financial crisis is required. Investigative counsel and staff will work

with a team of attorneys and in conjunction with finance experts and economists to investigate

all aspects of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s TARP activities, including the use of TARP

funds, the impact of TARP on financial institutions and markets, the transparency and fairness of

the Treasury Department’s administration of TARP, and the effectiveness of foreclosure

mitigation efforts. Job responsibilities will include preparing for hearings on TARP operations,

staffing Panel members, reviewing administrative agency information, conducting interviews

with agency personnel, consultation with policy experts, and preparation of reports.

Please email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.

123004 POLICY ADVISOR

- Seeking experienced policy analysts to work on the bipartisan

Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) created by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of

2008 to: 1) oversee the implementation of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) and 2)

make recommendations on regulatory reform to the next Congress and Administration.

Experience in the fields of economics, finance and banking, financial services regulation,

consumer protection, or housing policy is necessary. Job responsibilities will include research,

analysis of Working Group policy papers, preparation of briefing materials for Panel Members,

drafting report language, and offering substantive recommendations on regulatory reform to

Panel members.

Please email cover letter and resume to oversightpanel@gmail.com.

112109 ECONOMISTS

- The Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress

seeks staff economists with a serious interest in public policy research. Subject areas of interest

include macroeconomics, the Federal budget and tax policy, health care policy, energy markets,

the U.S. labor market and work-life issues. Successful candidates will have strong

communication skills. The position requires independent research as well as working closely

with other economists on the staff, in the federal government, and academics throughout the

country. A full-time, professional staff position is being offered, but single-year appointments

will be considered. A Ph.D. in economics or a related field, or commensurate work experience,

is required. Capitol Hill experience is also a plus. The Joint Economic Committee’s mission is

to review economic conditions and make recommendations to Congress about a broad range of

policy issues. The Committee holds hearings, conducts original research and analysis, and

advises Members of Congress on economic policy. For more information on the work of the

Democratic staff of the Committee, please visit our website at http://jec.senate.gov/democrats.