The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking an Assistant Analyst to provide the division’s senior analysts with statistical analyses, graphics, literature reviews, and other research assistance. The selected candidate will also conduct independent research on a variety of topics. Assistant Analysts typically pursue professional or graduate degrees in fields such as economics, public policy, medicine, or law following their 2-3 year term appointments. The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division analyzes federal programs and policies concerning health care and retirement , including Medicare , Medicaid , subsidies to be provided through health insurance exchanges, and Social Security . The division works on some of the most hotly debated policy issues before the Congress, producing reports on a range of policy issues and options and providing detailed analyses of proposed legislation. The division is also responsible for CBO’s long-term budget projections and collaborates on analyses of the long-term effects of proposed legislation. Recently completed reports include an analysis of illustrative options for a premium support system in Medicare, a volume of health-related options for reducing the federal budget deficit, and the 2013 Long-Term Budget Outlook. Qualifications The position requires a person who can work well with a number of senior staff members, take initiative to gather suitable data to address policy questions, conduct spreadsheet and statistical analyses, assist with slide presentations and written reports, and complete assignments in a timely manner. Candidates must have strong quantitative, writing, and computer skills (e.g. STATA and/or SAS, Excel, Powerpoint, and Word), and a desire to work on issues of current legislative interest to the Congress. A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in economics or a related discipline is also required.   Salary and Benefits Salary range is $37,000-$43,000, and will be commensurate with education and related experience. 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 . Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no deadline for applying, this position will be closed when CBO has received a sufficient quantity of applications from qualified candidates. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.   Because this is a ‘covered position’ within CBO, appointment to this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable by regulations approved pursuant to the Congressional Accountability Act. Accordingly, qualified applicants who are not current employees of CBO and who were separated from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions and who served on active duty in the armed forces during certain wars, in certain expeditions or campaigns, or during specific time periods (veterans) or who are disabled veterans may be eligible to receive preference over nonpreference eligible applicants in appointment decisions. Spouses, widows, widowers, and mothers of certain veterans may also be eligible to claim preference, if the veteran cannot.   If claiming veterans’ 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 to veao@cbo.gov . 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 202-226-2628 ,  202-226-262 careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D   Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

     

The Long-Term Analysis Unit in the Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division seeks a labor economist with a strong interest in long-term implications of federal budgetary policies and a proven ability to write about such issues for nontechnical audiences. Much of the analysis in the Unit relies on a microsimulation model that provides a basis for analyzing the economic well-being of individuals across and within birth cohorts as well as for projecting budget outcomes, with a special focus on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. The unit provides the Congress with analyses in the areas of retirement, disability, and health and leads CBO’s long-term modeling initiatives. Recently, the unit has developed a state-of-the-art method for projecting individual earnings, assessed policy options for the Social Security Disability Insurance program, and analyzed the long-term outlook for the federal budget.  The focus of this position is on writing about complex issues of long-term budgetary policy, which involves working with individuals and teams of analysts at CBO who are conducting research in these areas to frame, draft, and edit reports for nontechnical and nonacademic audiences. The position may involve conducting original research on and analysis of policy issues, but the primary focus will be on drafting reports and other written products (such as Congressional testimony) in collaboration with analysts who are technical experts on a broad range of topics. CBO has very high standards for the accuracy, precision, clarity, and objectivity of its written work.  Qualifications Candidates with a Ph.D. in economics or equivalent and experience relevant to microsimulation modeling will be given preference. Others with a master’s degree in economics or a related field with the appropriate background and experience in labor economics or applied microeconomics are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a strong track record of writing about complex economic policy issues for nontechnical audiences, generally requiring several years of experience with such work. Excellent interpersonal and quantitative skills are essential. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner. 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, a brief writing sample and contact information for three (3) references online. Recent graduates should submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of the references. Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no deadline for applying, this position may be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. Because this is a ‘covered position’ within CBO, appointment to this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable by regulations approved pursuant to the Congressional Accountability Act. Accordingly, qualified applicants who are not current employees of CBO and who were separated from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions and who served on active duty in the armed forces during certain wars, in certain expeditions or campaigns, or during specific time periods (veterans) or who are disabled veterans may be eligible to receive preference over nonpreference eligible applicants in appointment decisions. Spouses, widows, widowers, and mothers of certain veterans may also be eligible to claim preference, if the veteran cannot.   If claiming veterans’ 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 to veao@cbo.gov 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 A. Fahey, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628 202-226-2628 , careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

     

The Office of Communications seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist with the agency’s media relations and public affairs during the summer. 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 email 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. Qualifications Candidates should be working toward a 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. Salary and Benefits The salary is based on academic level and related experience. This is a temporary position that is expected to last approximately ten weeks between May and August. The selected candidate would be expected to work a 40 hour week, but an alternate schedule may be considered. Housing and relocation expenses are not provided but the candidate will be eligible for a local transportation subsidy. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two (2) references online. First-year graduate students must submit unofficial undergraduate transcripts as well. Only complete applications will be considered.  This position may be closed when CBO receives a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. Because this is a ‘covered position’ within CBO, appointment to this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable by regulations approved pursuant to the Congressional Accountability Act. Accordingly, qualified applicants who are not current employees of CBO and who were separated from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions and who served on active duty in the armed forces during certain wars, in certain expeditions or campaigns, or during specific time periods (veterans) or who are disabled veterans may be eligible to receive preference over nonpreference eligible applicants in appointment decisions. Spouses, widows, widowers, and mothers of certain veterans may also be eligible to claim preference, if the veteran cannot. If claiming veterans’ 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 to veao@cbo.gov 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 202-226-2628 202-226-2628 , careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

     

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 legislative research, a nalyzing authorities for obtaining restricted information, counseling clients on issues involving government ethics, learning to review government contracts, and conducting other 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. An intern may also have the opportunity to support ongoing litigation with legal research, brief writing and editing, and witness preparation. Qualifications Candidates must 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. Salary & Benefits The salary is based on academic level and related experience. This is a temporary position that is expected to last approximately ten weeks between May and August. The selected candidate would be expected to work a 40 hour week, but an alternate schedule may be considered.  Housing and relocation expenses are not provided but the candidate will be eligible for a local transportation subsidy. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for two (2) references online by March 31 to ensure consideration. First year students must also submit unofficial undergraduate transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered.  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,  careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D   Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

     

The Tax Analysis Division is seeking an economist to conduct research and analyses on a broad range of federal tax policy issues. The Tax Analysis Division is responsible for providing the Congress with analysis and evaluation of the effects of past and proposed changes to federal tax policies and for projecting federal revenues as part of the Congressional Budget Office’s official ten-year budget "baseline." Ongoing and recently completed studies by the division include analyses of the distribution of major tax expenditures in the individual income tax system, options for taxing U.S. multinational corporations, effective marginal tax rates for low- and moderate-income workers, refundable tax credits, the taxation of businesses through the individual income tax, tax incentives for home ownership, and the elasticity of capital gains realizations, among others.   The position supports the work of the division by developing models (in particular, CBO’s individual income tax microsimulation model), using those models and various datasets to conduct economic analysis and empirical research, and writing reports, including CBO studies and testimonies.  Staff members are encouraged to actively participate in the policy research community by presenting papers at conferences, publishing articles in professional journals, and circulating preliminary research through CBO’s working paper series.   Qualifications Applicants should have either a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline or a Master’s degree in those fields and equivalent experience. They should also have strong quantitative skills, the ability to initiate and complete research projects independently and as a member of a team, the ability to clearly present their work orally and in writing to non-technical audiences, and a desire to work on issues of current or potential legislative interest to the Congress.   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, a brief writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references online. Recent graduates should submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no deadline for applying, this position will be closed when CBO has received a sufficient quantity of applications from qualified candidates. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.   Because this is a ‘covered position’ within CBO, appointment to this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable by regulations approved pursuant to the Congressional Accountability Act. Accordingly, qualified applicants who are not current employees of CBO and who were separated from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions and who served on active duty in the armed forces during certain wars, in certain expeditions or campaigns, or during specific time periods (veterans) or who are disabled veterans may be eligible to receive preference over nonpreference eligible applicants in appointment decisions. Spouses, widows, widowers, and mothers of certain veterans may also be eligible to claim preference, if the veteran cannot.   If claiming veterans’ 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 to veao@cbo.gov . 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 202-226-2628 , careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

     

The Microeconomic Studies Division is seeking one or more labor economists in the Employment and Income Security Unit to analyze the budgetary and economic effects of a broad range of federal programs and policies.   The Employment and Income Security Unit conducts research and analysis on topics of interest to the Congress. Those include labor markets, income, poverty, cash and in-kind assistance programs, disability policies, education and training, and immigration. Ongoing and recently completed work includes reports analyzing the effect of changing the minimum wage on employment and family income; assessing options for increasing income mobility among low-income households; examining trends in spending for means-tested programs; and evaluating options for federal student loan programs. The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of the division's responsibilities.  Those include using survey data to conduct economic analyses and writing CBO reports and testimonies. Staff members are encouraged to actively participate in the policy research community by presenting papers at conferences, publishing articles in professional journals, and circulating preliminary research through CBO’s working paper series. Qualifications Applicants should have either a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline or a Master’s degree in those fields and equivalent experience. They should also have strong quantitative skills and have the ability to initiate and complete research projects independently and as part of a team. Finally, they should possess a desire to work on issues of current and potential interest to the Congress and an ability to effectively communicate their work to non-technical audiences orally and in writing. 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, a brief writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references online. Recent Ph.D. graduates should submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no deadline for applying, this position will be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.   Because this is a ‘covered position’ within CBO, appointment to this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable by regulations approved pursuant to the Congressional Accountability Act. Accordingly, qualified applicants who are not current employees of CBO and who were separated from active duty in the armed forces under honorable conditions and who served on active duty in the armed forces during certain wars, in certain expeditions or campaigns, or during specific time periods (veterans) or who are disabled veterans may be eligible to receive preference over nonpreference eligible applicants in appointment decisions. Spouses, widows, widowers, and mothers of certain veterans may also be eligible to claim preference, if the veteran cannot.   If claiming veterans’ 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 to veao@cbo.gov 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 A. Fahey, Washington, DC,202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype

     

The agency is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to serve as its principal IT adviser and to lead, manage, and work alongside the staff of the 13-person Information Resource Management and Technology Services Unit. The unit is responsible for the acquisition, implementation, management, and support of most of the agency’s technical resources and services, including computers, software, data, telecommunications, network infrastructure, servers, IT security, virtual technology, and help desk operations. The CIO, who reports to the Chief Administrative Officer, is responsible for managing all of the agency’s IT functions, programs, and initiatives—including strategic, capital, and operational plans and related budgets; enterprise architecture; servers, computers, and all other hardware; virtual technology; software; data; IT security; and help desk operations. Advising and interacting with CBO’s leaders, the CIO is tasked with delivering highly reliable, cost-effective, and secure IT services. As a small agency, CBO requires a unique ability to be equally strategic and hands-on. Qualifications The successful candidate will be a seasoned IT professional with these qualifications: • Significant recent (within last 5-7 years) hands-on technical experience (to include troubleshooting and problem resolution) in several major IT functions, such as application development, information security, network management, architecture and infrastructure, storage and email systems, and help desk operations. • At least 6 years of experience managing IT professionals with an array of skills and experience and the ability to help select, develop, and manage a diverse workforce. • Solid experience with IT budgets, including budget preparation, justification, and execution, along with skills in cost-benefit analysis. • The ability to plan, evaluate, and adapt in a changing environment and to ensure a stable IT environment. • Project management experience across the system development life cycle, particularly with new technologies and complex implementations of both hardware and software. • Exceptional oral and written communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information to a nontechnical audience clearly and persuasively. • Proven ability to build team support and develop collegial, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of internal and external constituencies and willingness to take on projects and implement solutions oneself when necessary. A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business, public administration, or related field is required. Preferred qualifications include a graduate degree and recent federal government experience. The candidate must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a favorably adjudicated Top Secret/SCI clearance. Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with education, experience, 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 by April 4 to ensure consideration.  This position is not a covered position under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA). Contact Nancy Fahey, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628 202-226-2628 , careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype