The Financial Analysis Division is seeking candidates for a limited term position of 6-12 months to support the Division’s research and policy analyses of federal and private financial activity. The focus of the division’s work in this area is the risk and costs that those activities impose on the federal government and how those effects can be mitigated through various budgetary and program policies.  CBO’s analysis plays an important role in Congressional deliberations on policy alternatives, and the financial modeler will work closely with other CBO staff in the preparation of studies, reports, and testimony for the Congress. CBO staff often have the opportunity to publish research results in professional journals. Qualifications The ideal candidate has a strong interest in public policy, is knowledgeable about the use of derivative pricing and other valuation methods, is creative in applying and adapting those valuation techniques to new applications, and has the ability to explain financial concepts clearly and intuitively to a broad audience. Professional experience with the valuation of structured financial transactions, assessing financial risk, forecasting and modeling financial variables, and the use of econometric techniques to estimate financial valuation models would be highly regarded. It is preferred that candidates have, at a minimum, a Master’s degree or equivalent in finance or economics, however, we may consider candidates pursuing a graduate degree who have broad training in financial valuation and econometric techniques and their applications. Excellent interpersonal and computer programming skills and the ability to communicate technical material in a clear manner are essential. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and complete work in a timely manner. 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, contact information for 3 references, and a brief writing sample. Recent graduates should submit unofficial transcripts and have letters of reference sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of contact information for references.  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 rev.7/16/12