CBO 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. Qualifications 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. How to Apply 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 transcript). A complete application must be submitted through CBO's online application by the deadline of February 28 to be considered. Be sure that your e-mail provider accepts e-mails from careers@cbo.gov . 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 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. Salary and Benefits Compensation is based on academic level and related experience. A local transportation subsidy of up to $130 per month is provided. Additional Information Applications will be forwarded to hiring managers after the deadline. Candidates may be contacted to determine interest in the internship project and to confirm skills and availability. We expect to extend that all offers by April 4. Candidates to whom we are unable to offer an internship will receive an email when all internship positions have been filled. Contact Nancy Fahey, 202-226-2628,  careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

The agency seeks a Senior Information Security Engineer to manage an effective security program for its information systems. The person in this position serves as the agency’s top information security professional and reports to the Chief Information Officer. The Senior Information Security Engineer develops and applies the tools, policies, and procedures necessary to protect CBO’s network and computer systems—having these responsibilities in particular: developing and reviewing security guidelines, policies, and procedures and enforcing compliance with them, while balancing the need to facilitate the work of CBO’s analytical staff; providing leadership in analyzing and addressing vulnerabilities and attempted intrusions and in preventing systems or data from being compromised; conducting security reviews and risk assessments; and providing recommendations to keep the agency’s enterprise architecture and network secure. Qualifications Candidates must have 10 years of information technology experience, with at least 5 years of recent experience in conducting risk analysis, ensuring telecommunications security, evaluating system vulnerabilities, auditing logs, and developing information security policies and procedures. The single most important requirement of this position is demonstrated expertise in a variety of security systems and technologies currently in place. Also required is recent experience with firewall implementation and system penetration technology, malware detection, and network operating systems (the administration of one or more Windows 2008/12 operating systems being a plus).  Candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior staff, information systems professionals, and technical and nontechnical users; the ability to organize and plan effectively; the ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical colleagues; and the flexibility to work additional hours as required. Significant familiarity with particulars is a plus: communication backbones, network protocols, LAN/WAN, servers, router configurations, network troubleshooting, data encryption methods, mobile device management/policy platforms, and monitoring/management tools. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. A bachelor’s degree and/or applicable certifications are preferred. 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 references online by February 17 to ensure consideration 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