The Tax Analysis Division is seeking candidates for an assistant analyst position for a period not to exceed 3 years.  The Tax Analysis Division is responsible for budget estimation and policy analysis of tax and revenue issues.  This includes developing CBO's official ten-year "baseline" budget, responding to Congressional requests, tracking revenue bills through the legislative process, estimating the revenue effects of some legislation, preparing CBO testimony on tax-related matters, conducting long-term policy research on tax issues, and writing CBO studies on tax topics.  Assistant analysts are involved in estimating federal revenues, analyzing tax policy issues, and providing support to other members of the Tax Analysis Division. The analyst in this position has direct responsibility for the development of baseline budget estimates for certain revenue sources, for tracking revenue bills through the legislative process, for estimating the revenue effects of selected proposals, and for the maintenance of databases on revenue from all sources. The position requires extensive personal contact with other Legislative and Executive Branch staff as well as a facility for quantitative work, including economic modeling and budget tracking. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in economics or a related field and a strong economic and quantitative background. In addition, the position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong computer skills, the ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and an interest in the Congressional budget process.  The position requires a person who can work well with a number of senior staff members and take initiative to gather suitable data to address policy options. Note: This is an entry-level position only for people with an undergraduate degree and is not for those who have a graduate degree or will obtain one within the next year. Salary & Benefits Salary range is $37,000 to $43,000 and is commensurate with education and related experience. CBO offers excellent benefits and an appealing work environment. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, short writing sample, unofficial copy of transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. Because this position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, the following categories of people may be eligible for preference in the hiring process relative to other applicants: veterans who have separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after serving on active duty in the armed forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during particular defined periods; disabled veterans; and the mother, spouse, or unmarried widow or widower of certain veterans. To claim this 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 within two weeks of applying. 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