The Health, Retirement, and Long-term Analysis Division is seeking a Programmer/Analyst to work with senior economists on a range of specific projects. The division provides the Congress with analyses in the areas of health, disability, and retirement and leads CBO’s long-term modeling initiatives.   Recently, the division has estimated the effects of the Affordable Care Act on insurance coverage and federal health care spending, analyzed spending patterns in the Medicare prescription drug program, estimated the short-term and long-term effects of raising the eligibility ages for Medicare and Social Security, and analyzed the long-term outlook for the federal budget.  Responsibilities include: assembling databases, performing analyses using large micro-data files, modeling proposed changes in federal programs and policies, and creating and operating microsimulation models. Commonly used databases include the Current Population Survey, the Survey of Income and Program Participation, the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, and Medicare and Medicaid claims files. Qualifications The position requires a person who is proficient in SAS, and experience with STATA is also desirable.  Prior experience with the above-mentioned data sets would be a definite advantage. Candidates should have at least 3 years of programming experience and a strong interest in federal policies and programs related to health care, income security, and employment. They also should have at least a bachelor’s degree. Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers an attractive work environment. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, and contact information for three (3) references online. Recent graduates should submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment in Opportunity Act , as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. Because this is a 'covered position' within CBO, appointment to this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 , as made applicable by regulations approved pursuant to the Congressional Accountability Act. Accordingly, qualified applicants who are not current employees of CBO and who were separated from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions and who served on active duty in the armed forces during certain wars, in certain expeditions or campaigns, or during specific time periods (veterans) or who are disabled veterans may be eligible to receive preference over nonpreference eligible applicants in appointment decisions. Spouses, widows, widowers, and mothers of certain veterans may also be eligible to claim preference, if the veteran cannot. If claiming veterans' preference, an applicant must identify himself or herself as eligible for veterans' preference in the Self-Identification for Veterans' Preference section of the application and must complete and submit a Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form together with the supporting documentation specified on that form by the closing date of the job announcement. Applicants may obtain a copy of CBO's Veterans' Preference in Appointments policy by submitting a written request to careers@cbo.gov . Contact Nancy Fahey, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D