The Microeconomic Studies Division seeks a volunteer intern to work at CBO for a minimum of 12 hours per week for the remainder of the spring semester to aid in an analysis of federal oil and gas policies. This division has primary responsibility for analyzing a broad range of policy issues, with an emphasis on the microeconomic foundations of the economy and on the federal government's role as a regulator, manager of resources, and provider of public goods. Its analytical areas include: agriculture, commerce and trade, energy and natural resources, infrastructure, including both transportation and telecommunications, and climate and the environment. The division also examines the effects of prospective legislation on the private sector and estimates the costs of mandates imposed on the private sector.    The intern will help in the collection and processing of data related to the leasing, exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the United States. This and other available data will be used to estimate the effect of differing royalty rates, regulations, and permitting requirements on the probabilities that firms lease, develop, or produce oil and gas. Under the guidance of a CBO analyst, the intern will work with appropriate agencies to collect the necessary data and assist with data analysis.    Qualifications  Candidates should be working towards a graduate degree in economics, public policy, or a related field although current undergraduates with excellent quantitative skills and prior research experience may be considered. Candidates must be detail oriented and able to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to perform requested factual research using both electronic and manual library searches. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as a part of a team. Prior familiarity with the oil and gas industry is desired, but not required.    This internship can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies, irrespective of whether the student receives compensation from the university; that is, there is no requirement for the university to pay or offer class credit for the internship. The university must be willing to provide a written statement indicating that they are sponsoring the student for an unpaid internship at CBO which will be of educational benefit to the participant. Students must verify that their university is willing to sponsor the internship before applying but the statement won’t be required unless the student is offered an internship.    How to Apply  Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two (2) references by March 12, 2013. This is not a covered position under the Veterans Opportunities Employment Act.   Contact  Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov