The Macroeconomic Analysis Division is seeking a macroeconomist with a broad range of interests and particular expertise in international trade and international finance. The Macroeconomic Analysis Division analyzes the macroeconomic effects of federal fiscal policy, studies emerging developments in the economy, and prepares CBO’s semi-annual economic forecast. In the past few years, the division has analyzed a wide range of issues, including policies to promote short-term and long-term economic growth, the effect of deficit reduction on the economy, the implications of changing demographics in the United States, and the macroeconomic effects of tax, Social Security, and Medicare reform. The successful candidate for this position will contribute to CBO’s economic forecast, will help to construct and improve models that underlie CBO’s policy analyses, and will prepare longer-term CBO studies, shorter-term memoranda, and Congressional testimonies. Analysts are also encouraged to turn CBO projects and independent research into CBO working papers and outside publications. Qualifications Applicants should have strong quantitative skills, a desire to work as part of a team on current issues in public policy, and an ability to complete work in a timely manner. Applicants should also have an excellent ability to communicate technical material clearly, both orally and in writing. Applicants should have a PhD in economics or a related discipline or a graduate degree with significant related experience. Economists who have a broad range of policy interests are encouraged to apply, but special consideration will be given to applicants with strong econometric skills, knowledge of international financial markets, and experience in analyzing movements in exchange rates, capital flows, and trade deficits. Both junior- and senior-level applicants will be considered. Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive 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, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references online; recent graduates should also submit an unofficial copy of their academic transcripts. L etters of recommendation should be sent to careers@cbo.gov . 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 .   NOTE: This position replaces 12-19. Qualified candidates who applied to 12-19 do not need to reapply. They will be transferred to this announcement for consideration. Contact Nancy Fahey, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov   EOE M/F/V/D

The Macroeconomic Analysis Division is seeking a macroeconomist with a broad range of interests, including public finance and fiscal policy. The Macroeconomic Analysis Division advises the Congress about the macroeconomic effects of federal fiscal policy, analyzes emerging developments in the economy, and prepares CBO’s semi-annual economic forecast. In the past year, the division has analyzed a wide range of issues, including policies to promote economic growth, the effect of deficit reduction on the economy, the implications of changing demographics in the United States, and the effects of tax, Social Security, and Medicare reform. The position involves analyzing similar issues, writing CBO studies describing this analysis, and carrying out original economic research. The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of the division's responsibilities. Those include constructing and improving cutting-edge models that underlie CBO’s policy analyses as well as preparing longer-term CBO studies, shorter-term memoranda, and testimonies. Analysts are also encouraged to turn CBO projects and independent research into CBO working papers and outside publications. Qualifications Economists who have a broad range of policy interests are encouraged to apply.  Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience in building general equilibrium models and analyzing the effects of fiscal policy. Familiarity with micro data is a plus. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and quantitative 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. Applicants should also have a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related discipline. Both junior- and senior-level candidates will be considered. Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive 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, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references ; recent graduates should also submit an unofficial copy of their academic transcripts. Letters of recommendation can be sent to careers@cbo.gov . 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 . Qualified candidates who applied to 12-14 will be transferred to this announcement and do not need to reapply. Contact Nancy Fahey, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

CBO seeks a human resources specialist as part of a busy, tight-knit, four-person human resources team that is focused on customer service, reliability, and efficiency. The successful candidate will provide the full range of professional and technical duties related to federal benefits programs (retirement, health, life and other insurances, Thrift Savings Plan, flexible spending accounts, etc.). Responsibilities include confidential handling of day-to-day benefits processing and counseling, coordination with OPM, other agencies, and third-party providers, reporting, records management, and special projects. The successful candidate will report to the Human Resources Director and, in addition to benefits, will be responsible for timekeeping and other human resources support.   Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in federal benefits administration and a solid understanding of applicable laws, regulations, etc. Strong computer, spreadsheet, and analytical/problem solving skills are required. Also required are the ability to multi-task, organize, and meet strict deadlines. A high degree of accuracy, ability to conduct thorough research, and demonstrated attention to detail are essential. The candidate should be a conscientious, self-starter with excellent follow through and communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team.   Experience is desired in: timekeeping, human resource information systems, and the National Finance Center payroll system. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related discipline and an understanding of other human resources functions such as compensation or recruitment are also preferred.   Candidate must have, or be able to get, a favorably adjudicated Public Trust Investigation which includes a credit check. A higher level security clearance may be accepted in place of the Public Trust.   Salary & Benefits Salary range is $50,000-$80,000 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, and contact information for three (3) references.   This position is covered by the Veterans Employment in Opportunities Act , as made applicable 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, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D

  The Office of Communications seeks a front-end web developer to serve as lead developer and systems administrator for CBO’s public website and as the site collection administrator for its Intranet.   Through its three-person web team, the Office of Communications supports CBO’s mission by developing, executing, and managing successful online strategies. The web developer will provide technical expertise for the online communications team, including the skills to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and the knowledge to assist in developing tactical and strategic improvements to CBO’s web presence. This is a mid-level position requiring an individual who can shift seamlessly between producing well-documented code, upgrading Apache, writing valid CSS3, and designing user interfaces.   The web developer will: • Maintain CBO’s content management systems and their underlying infrastructure (namely, its webservers and databases.)   • Develop new functionality for CBO’s websites, including modifying existing code bases, adding or configuring new modules for CBO’s content management system, or creating custom modules or applications, as needed.   • Monitor CBO’s cloud-hosted servers and conduct regular reviews to ensure that CBO is receiving maximum benefit from its external infrastructure.   • Manage relationships with external contractors, serving as day-to-day point of contact.   • Serve as CBO’s technical expert for a review of the agency’s website, infrastructure, and content management systems, and assist in the creation of short-, medium-, and long-term strategies for maintenance and upgrades.    • Provide technical expertise for developing policies and work plans for maintaining and improving CBO’s public website.   Qualifications Applicants should: • Have a minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining websites, including at least 3 years of experience working with Drupal and 3 years working in a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) environment. Some experience with SharePoint is preferred but not required.   • Have experience maintaining an array of servers, including self- and cloud-hosted. Experience working with managed cloud hosting is strongly preferred.   • Possess impeccable CSS, HTML, and JavaScript skills, including CSS3 and HTML5 and basic familiarity with the jQuery library.  Candidates should also have a solid understanding of responsive design and a commitment to ensuring that cutting-edge web apps degrade gracefully in older browsers (IE7+).   • Be experienced maintaining open source web platforms. CBO is a Drupal shop and utilizes open source solutions whenever practical.   • Be experienced using and maintaining a central repository (for example, Git, SVN, or Mercurial) for managing and documenting a code base.   • Be comfortable managing a diverse technology platform, including some legacy applications.   • Experience developing user interfaces for text-heavy publishing sites and an active interest in the future of online publishing is desirable, but not required.   • Enjoy the challenge of working with professionals who may have limited technology experience.   The ideal candidate will understand how to give clients what they want and not just what they ask for, and possess the tact to explain why those are sometimes different; will enthusiastically support the open source community (personal contributions to open source projects are especially valued); and will have a passion for creating a great user experience for both end users and content creators.   Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive 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, work sample, salary history, and contact information for three (3) references online at www.cbo.gov/careers . This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable 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 Macroeconomic Analysis Division is seeking candidates for an entry-level assistant analyst position for a period not to exceed three years – ideal for those interested in substantive work experience before attending graduate school. Although CBO prefers a candidate who is able to start soon, we will consider students who are graduating this summer. The Macroeconomic Analysis Division analyzes the macroeconomic effects of federal fiscal policy, studies emerging developments in the economy, and prepares CBO’s semi-annual economic forecast. In the past few years, the division has analyzed a wide range of issues, including policies to promote short-term and long-term economic growth, the effect of deficit reduction on the economy, the implications of changing demographics in the United States, and the macroeconomic effects of tax, Social Security, and Medicare reform. Assistant analysts provide support to the division’s 14 economists on a wide variety of topics. They assist in the development of the economic forecast and projections, prepare materials for CBO publications, maintain the division’s databases, and provide assistance with the data manipulation and analysis for projects such as: the impact of globalization of the labor share of income, the determinants of long-term economic growth, and the economic effects of fiscal policy. Qualifications This position requires strong quantitative skills, the ability to work well with a number of senior staff members on current issues in public policy and to meet deadlines. Applicants should also be able to communicate technical material clearly, both orally and in writing. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in economics or a related discipline. In addition, they should have good interpersonal skills, regular use of personal computers and a variety of software packages, and an interest in, and facility for, quantitative work. This position is only for those who have or are obtaining an undergraduate degree; it is not for those who currently have or will soon be obtaining a graduate degree. Salary and Benefits Salary range is $37,000 to $43,000 and is 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, a brief writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. Only complete applications will be forwarded to the hiring division.Please submit a cover letter, résumé, a brief writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. Only complete applications will be forwarded to the hiring division. Only complete applications will be forwarded to the hiring division. This position does not have a closing date and is open until filled. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable 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

CBO seeks an unpaid intern with a strong work ethic to perform various tasks in support of CBO’s graphics and infographics efforts for a 10-week period during the summer. The successful candidate will work with the web, editing, and graphics teams to produce charts and other visual displays of statistical information. Students must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week during the summer. Interns also get the chance to attend a number of Capitol Hill events, including  lectures by people like former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and journalist Cokie Roberts.   Qualifications Candidates should have completed a minimum of 2 years of college (or equivalent credits) with formal training in graphic arts/graphic design and expertise with Adobe Creative Suites software. An interest in the visual display of statistical information is highly desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as a part of a team.     This internship can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies. There is no requirement for the university to pay or offer class credit for the internship but it must be willing to complete a form provided by CBO indicating that it is sponsoring this unpaid internship, which will be of educational benefit to the student. Students must verify that their university is willing to sponsor the internship before applying, but the statement will not be required until the offer of an internship.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two (2) references online. There is no closing date for this internship; position is open until filled.  “This position is not a covered position under the Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA).”   Contact Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628 , careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D

The Office of General Counsel seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist in a variety of legal support services. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.  Duties include analyzing authorities for obtaining restricted information, counseling clients on issues involving government ethics, learning to review government contracts, and conducting legal research in support of CBO’s analytic products.  Additional responsibilities include drafting legal memorandums and briefs about the significance to CBO of various court decisions, assisting with statutory interpretation, and verifying legal citations in CBO draft reports.    Qualifications Candidates should be working toward a juris doctorate degree. The ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines is required. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to perform requested legal and factual research using both electronic and manual library searches. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as a part of a team. Training or experience in legislative affairs and prior paralegal or legal office experience 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 online. There is no closing date for this internship; position is open until filled.  “This position is not a covered position under the Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA).”   Contact Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D

The Office of Communications seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist with the agency’s media relations and public affairs. The successful candidate will report to the Associate Director for Communications and will serve as a key member of the communications team.  Duties include responding to phone and e-mail inquiries from the media and general public on a wide range of topics, attending and preparing for congressional hearings, and working on other communications projects as needed.  Previous communications interns have served a front-line role representing CBO and have interacted regularly with staff across the agency as part of performing their day-to-day responsibilities.   In addition to attending hearings, you’ll also get a chance to attend events on Capitol Hill with other interns, such as lectures by people like former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and journalist Cokie Roberts.   Qualifications Candidates should be working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications, radio-television, or a related field with a strong focus or interest in government and/or political science.    Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required. Previous experience in journalism or media relations is desired and familiarity with, and interest in, social media would be a plus.   This internship can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies. There is no requirement for your university to pay or offer class credit for the internship but they must be willing to complete a form provided by CBO that indicates that they are sponsoring you for an unpaid internship at CBO which will be of educational benefit. Students must verify that their university is willing to sponsor your internship before applying but the statement won’t be required unless you are offered an internship.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two (2) references online. There is no closing date for this internship; position is open until filled.  “This position is not a covered position under the Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA).”   Contact Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D

The Management, Business, and Information Services Division—which provides support services, including editorial and publishing services—seeks an editor. The job involves making analytical and technical reports clear and accessible to a broad audience––including Members of Congress, Congressional staff, researchers, and other members of the public. The work entails substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading, as well as sometimes reorganizing drafts, rewriting sections, and providing writing assistance.  Qualifications Candidates must have several years of experience in editing professional publications and a bachelor’s or advanced degree, preferably in English, journalism, communications, or a related field. They must have broad editorial skills––from a demonstrated ability to make complex and difficult drafts clear and graceful, to a superior eye for detail when proofing. They must thoroughly understand English grammar and syntax and should be sensitive to style and to nuances of tone and meaning in writing and editing. Experience with technical subjects and quantitative information presented in tables and graphs is strongly preferred, as is success in interacting with the authors of such material. Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to handle pressing tasks under deadlines; and the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as necessary, are important––so is being able to work comfortably within a desktop publishing system (which uses FrameMaker, Word, Excel, DeltaGraph, and PowerPoint).    Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive 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, an editing sample, and contact information for three (3) references online. 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