CBO seeks an attorney to fill the position of Senior Counsel, one of three attorney positions in the Office of General Counsel.   The Senior Counsel assists the General Counsel in providing legal advice to CBO’s management and staff concerning a broad range of legal issues in a fast-paced and complex environment. These include the interpretation and evaluation of legislative proposals under the Congressional Budget Act and related statutes; advising on areas of the law addressed in analytical reports prepared by CBO for the Congress; and formal and informal advice and assistance in all the general areas of law affecting CBO, such as appropriations, ethics, personnel and employment, procurement, and intellectual property.  In performing these duties, the Senior Counsel has contact with government officials at various levels, the private bar, the public, and Congressional staff members.   Qualifications Candidates for this position must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.     Candidates should have the ability to:     • research and analyze complex factual and legal issues, and to present legally sound results in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner, orally and in writing, and with sensitivity to appropriate language and tone for the intended recipient or audience; • produce written work products in a number of formats, including regulations, legal memoranda, memoranda of understanding, correspondence, and draft legislation; and • provide a full range of legal advice and support arising from a variety of statutes and programs.   Applicants will be evaluated on their total background including experience, education, awards, and training. Candidates whose practice has included direct interactions with clients and experience with a variety of laws rather than a narrow specialty will receive closer consideration.    Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive with positions in the executive branch and will be commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and an appealing work environment.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, unofficial transcripts for your law degree, and contact information for three (3) references online online. To ensure consideration, you must submit your application by January 14, 2013.   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, Washington, DC, 20515, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D  

The National Security Division seeks a volunteer intern to work at least 16-20 hours per week at CBO during the spring semester to conduct an analysis of weapon system inventories at the Department of Defense (DoD). This division has primary responsibility for analyzing a broad range of national security policy issues, including defense, veterans affairs, homeland security, and foreign affairs. Its analytical areas include: weapons acquisition, technology development, defense and civilian manpower, defense and veterans health and disability, defense budgets, and homeland security programs. The intern will help collect and analyze data about the weapon system inventories of all four military services. This data will be used to estimate the average ages of the U.S. fleets of weapon systems, including combat aircraft, lift aircraft, tanks, combat vehicles, ships, and other systems. The analysis will form the core of a publication that CBO produces about the effects of DoD’s budget plans on budgets and weapons.  Under the guidance of a CBO analyst, the intern will work with appropriate agencies to collect the necessary data and conduct the analysis. Qualifications Candidates should be working towards a graduate degree in security studies, public policy, economics, or a related field, although current undergraduate seniors with excellent quantitative skills and prior research experience may be considered. Candidates must be detail oriented and proficient in Excel and/or MS Access. Prior experience working on military issues and familiarity with weapon systems is a plus. This position also requires a person with strong communication and organizational skills who can work independently and as a part of a team. Although this is a spring internship, it may be possible to extend through the summer. Unpaid internships can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies. Such a sponsorship does not require the student to receive compensation from the university, nor does it require the university to offer class credit for the internship. The university must be willing to complete CBO’s sponsorship form stating that it is sponsoring the student for an unpaid internship at CBO that will be of educational benefit to the participant. Students must verify for themselves that their university is willing to sponsor the internship before applying but will only be required to submit the sponsorship form if the student is offered an internship. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two references online. This position is not covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Contact Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

CBO volunteer summer internships provide excellent opportunities to experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. The internships are located in Washington, D.C. They normally last 10 weeks beginning after Memorial Day. Interns contribute to CBO's work in program areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement and other income assistance, regulation, and public investment. In addition, interns participate in an educational program that includes briefings on CBO's role in the budget process. CBO interns may also participate in seminars such as the Congressional Summer Intern Lecture Series, which has featured former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and journalist Cokie Roberts. Please see our internships for additional information. Required Skills Students should be pursuing graduate academic programs in economics, public policy, health policy, financial management, mathematics, statistics, or a related program. At this time we are unable to consider undergraduate students.  All CBO summer internships require solid writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Familiarity with computer programming, statistics, econometrics, and other quantitative methods is desirable. Ideal candidates also have exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills. US citizens and noncitizens who are permanent residents of the United States are eligible for consideration. Before applying, noncitizens should refer to the agency's information on citizenship requirements or call 202-226-2628 to determine employment eligibility. Unpaid internships can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies. Such sponsorship does not require the student to receive compensation from the university, nor does it require the university to offer class credit for the internship. The university must be willing to complete CBO’s sponsorship form stating that it is sponsoring the student for an unpaid internship at CBO which will be of educational benefit to the participant. Students must verify for themselves that their university is willing to sponsor the internship before applying but will only be required to submit the sponsorship form when the student is offered an internship. Required Documents Students must submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for two references (academic and/or employment), coursework for the spring semester, and an unofficial copy of transcripts (first-year graduate students MUST submit both an undergraduate transcript and a graduate trancript). A complete application must be submitted through CBO's online application by the deadline of February 28 to be considered. To receive acknowledgment that your application is complete, send a message to careers@cbo.gov with your complete name once you have submitted all required documents. Be sure that your e-mail provider accepts e-mails from careers@cbo.gov . Additional Information Applications will be forwarded to hiring managers after the closing date. Candidates may be contacted to determine interest in the internship project and to confirm skills. We anticipate that all offers will be extended by the first week in April, 2013. EEO M/F/V/D