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The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Office of Legislative Information Services (LIS) seeks a Section Head for the Legislative Information Management Services Section. The selectee will oversee a team responsible for: facilitating initiatives in support of development, operation, and maintenance of the Library’s legislative information system (i.e., Congress.gov) and related components. The incumbent serves as the agency’s authority and senior technical expert on legislative and congressional information management, including related collections, systems, and services.  Utilizes expert knowledge of user requirements, data management, search system capabilities, and the functional information architecture to lead the CRS Congress.gov team in collaborating with House, Senate, and Government Publishing Office staff, as well as Library staff and contractors who have the responsibility to technically design, develop, and deploy new legislative and congressional information capabilities as part of Congress.gov. Provides high level technical advice and counsel to senior agency management and key congressional officials, and makes significant recommendations to change, interpret, or develop important or innovative policies and programs relating to new or modified legislative information systems or functions. Applies relevant policies and procedures in the Library, CRS, and the legislative branch to provide high level policy guidance and technical advice and counsel to management.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor   Center for Naval Warfare Studies   War  G aming Department   AD-1701-03/05/07   The United States Naval War College in Newport, RI, anticipates  multiple  full-time faculty opening s  in the War  G aming Department of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies and invites applications for  the position of Professor with rank and salary commensurate with experience and credentials.    This is an open continuous announcement.     The   Naval  War  College  is  a  Professional  Military   Education  (PME) institution  serving   the   nation,  the  Department   of   Defense, and  the   U.S.  Navy.     U.S. and selected international  graduates  earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security   &   Strategic  Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies  accredited   by   the New England Commission of Higher Education .     The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers.  The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force.  More   information  on the  college  can be found  at  www.usnwc.edu .     War  Gaming Department .   The War Gaming Department supports the academic curriculum with operational level student  war games and supports the Navy and the wider Department of Defense community  with research, analyses, and war games that address key current operational  and strategic  issues and future concepts.      Responsibilities .   The incumbent will use his or her experience, background, training, and education to provide design, development,  analysis,  direction, and subject matter support to a wide variety of  war games,  analyses,  and research projects.      Qualifications .   The Department seeks candidates with credible academic achievements  or practical experience in any of the following areas: military analysis and planning; leading teams in planning and executing analytic events; operations analysis and research;  data science and analysis;  and academic or hands-on experience with  wargaming .      Essential qualifications include a master's degree and experience in  one or more of the following:   the  Navy  P lanning  Process ,  Joint Operation Planning Process,  conducting military analysis, operations research  analysis,  data science and/or analysis,  or directly related  war gaming  experience.      D esired qualifications include:    direct military experience ;   experience in  cyber or space  mission analysis and  planning , strategy, or  operations ;   completion of Joint Professional Military Education Phase I ;  a Ph.D. or other earned doctorate ;  and a proven record in project management and research leadership.      Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security  clearance at the TOP SECRET/SCI level.    The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-empl oyment drug screening test and  random drug testing thereafter.    Any current or prior military service should be described including assignments, positions held, highest rank attained, and dates of service.      Salary Considerations .   Rank and salary commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule.      Application Process .   This is an open continuous announcement.   Applicants  must  reference VA#NWC- 20 - 05  and forward their application package  to:     nwc-20-05@usnwc.edu .   The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and  the names and contact information for  three references.    First cutoff date for applications is 1 May 2020 and every  6 0 days thereafter until all positions  are filled  or  1 September 2020 ,  whichever is earlier.        Active duty members may apply under this announcement but are subject to eligibility requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW).  Active duty members MUST submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.  The statement of service MUST provide the branch, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).  Please note:  you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application.     Within the Department of Defense ( DoD ), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of Title 5 United States Code 3326.     Questions  should be directed to Dr.  Jon Scott  Logel  at  jon.logel @usnwc.edu .      The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

The Naval War College is a Professional Military Education (PME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy.  U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.  The College educates and develops future leaders through the development of strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness, as well as enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy makers.  The College also helps to define the future Navy and its roles and missions; supports combat readiness; strengthens global maritime partnerships; and promotes ethics and leadership throughout the force.  More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu . Strategy & Policy Department .  The Strategy & Policy Department uses strategic theory, the history of war, and an examination of present-day conflicts to develop critical analytical skills for understanding the interrelationship of policy aims, strategy, and military operations.  Additional details regarding the Naval War College and the Strategy and Policy Department curriculum can be obtained by visiting the Naval War College website at:   https://usnwc.edu/Faculty-and-Departments/Academic-Departments/Strategy-and-Policy-Department . Responsibilities.  The post-doctoral teaching and research fellowship is an anticipated vacancy for a one-year appointment renewable by the Strategy and Policy Department for a second year.  The position’s teaching requirement is two seminars of the Strategy & War course taught in the winter trimester from November to February (overall 0-2-0 load).  Seminars in the common curriculum average 12 professional students who are mid-career officers and civilian government employees.  Seminars are team-taught by a civilian academic and a military faculty member.  In the other terms, fellows are expected to work on their own research and participate in the intellectual life of the department and college.  Expectations are high in both teaching and research.  Anticipated starting date is August/September 2020. Qualifications .  Qualified candidates must have a recent Ph.D. or have defended their dissertation at the time of appointment.  A doctorate in International Relations, International Security Affairs, Political Economy, Regional Studies, Diplomatic and International History, War Studies, Naval/ Maritime History, or Military History or a related field is highly desired.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining a secret security clearance. Salary Considerations .  Salary is $65,448 from the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule and a research travel stipend ($5,000).  This compensation package is accompanied by a generous federal employee benefits package that includes health insurance with employer contribution, retirement savings plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Application Procedures .  Applicants must reference VA#NWC-20-02 and forward their application package to:   NWC-20-02@usnwc.edu .  The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a research proposal, writing sample (no more than 50 pages in length), and up to three teaching evaluations (where applicable).  Applications must be received by 20 March 2020.  Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. David Stone, Chair, Strategy and Policy Department at: david.stone@usnwc.edu . Active duty members may apply under this announcement but are subject to eligibility requirements of the Veterans Opportunity to Work Act (VOW).  Active duty members must submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.  The statement of service must provide branch, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).  Please note:  you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days after being submitted with your application. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.