Extra Cheese: Analyst position for recent grads

CRS is looking for an expert in Latin America

Here’s one for current/recent graduates who look at policy and Latin America!

Analyst in Latin American Affairs • Congressional Research Service • April 8, 2022

The Congressional Research Service (CRS), Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade (FDT) Division seeks an Analyst in Latin American Affairs to work on a range of policy issues related to the individual countries and intra-regional dynamics of the Latin America and Caribbean region, as well as related U.S. policy dimensions, including the role of Congress and major legislation.

The analyst will provide objective public policy analysis and consultation on policies and issues related to political, security, development, and humanitarian affairs in Latin America and U.S. policy for Members, committees, and staff of the U.S. Congress. The work includes locating/interpreting factual information; conducting research; preparing objective, non-partisan descriptive, background, and analytical reports; and participating in team research projects and seminars. 

There are other qualifications listed in the duties section - so make sure you read the whole posting.

They are also looking for subject-area expertise, research skills, and writing skills.

The questionnaire includes a candidate statement prompt - so make sure you prep that.