The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking a Programmer/Analyst to work with senior economists on a range of specific projects. The division provides the Congress with analyses in the areas of health, disability, and retirement and leads CBO’s long-term modeling initiatives. Recently, the division has estimated the effects of the Affordable Care Act on insurance coverage and federal health care spending, analyzed the impact of an increase in the excise tax on tobacco for health and the federal budget, determined the offsetting effects of prescription drug use on Medicare’s spending for medical services, assessed policy options for the Social Security Disability Insurance program, and analyzed the long-term outlook for the federal budget.  Responsibilities include: assembling databases, performing analyses using large micro-data files, modeling proposed changes in federal programs and policies, and creating and operating microsimulation models. Commonly used databases include the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, the Health and Retirement Study, the Current Population Survey, the National Health Interview Survey, the Survey of Income and Program Participation, the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, and Medicare and Medicaid enrollment and claims files. Qualifications The position requires a person who is proficient in SAS, and experience with STATA is also desirable. Prior experience with both survey and administrative data sets, such as those listed above, would be a definite advantage. Candidates should have at least 3 years of programming experience and a strong interest in federal policies and programs related to health care and income security. They also should have at least a bachelor’s degree. 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, and contact information for three (3) references online. Recent graduates should submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts. This position is governed 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