The Long-Term Analysis Unit (LTAU) of the Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking an economist with special expertise in issues relating to Social Security. The unit provides the Congress with analyses in the areas of retirement, disability, and health policy and leads CBO’s long-term modeling initiatives. CBO’s studies and reports reflect the best current thinking on complex budgetary and economic questions, with analyses that are nonpartisan, objective, and conducted with methodological rigor. Recently, LTAU analysts have 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, which is a regular and ongoing component of the unit’s work.  The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of LTAU’s responsibilities, which include preparing CBO reports and testimonies, performing detailed analyses of proposed legislation, and constructing and improving models that underlie CBO’s policy analyses.  Qualifications Applicants must have a background in labor economics, with a particular focus on Social Security, disability programs, and retirement programs. Applicants with a PhD in economics or a closely related discipline will be preferred; those with a Master’s degree in economics and equivalent experience will also be considered. Strong writing skills and an interest in working on issues of current legislative concern to the Congress are critical. 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 PhD graduates should submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of the references. 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 CBO's Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form together with the supporting documentation specified on that form to veoa@cbo.gov or faxed to 202-225-7539 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 or Holly Boras, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO/M/F/V/D

     

The Long-Term Analysis Unit (LTAU) of CBO's Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking to fill a leadership position with responsibilities for managing and directing analyses of long-term issues in the areas of retirement, disability, and health. Much of the analysis conducted in LTAU relies on a microsimulation model that provides a basis for assessing the economic well-being of individuals across and within birth cohorts, and for projecting long-term budgetary outcomes, with a special focus on Social Security and major federal health care programs. Recently, LTAU has developed a state-of-the-art method for projecting individual earnings, assessed policy options for the Social Security Disability Insurance program, and released a report on the long-term outlook for the federal budget, which is a regular and ongoing responsibility of the unit.   The unit chief will work with other managers in the Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division and in other divisions to develop and implement a strategic agenda for long-term analyses, and will guide the work of the analysts in the unit. CBO’s studies and reports reflect the best current thinking on complex budgetary and economic questions, with analyses that are nonpartisan, objective, and conducted with methodological rigor; the unit chief will be responsible for ensuring that those standards are maintained. Key responsibilities include collaborating with analysts and other managers across CBO; working with Congressional committees to identify important issues for CBO’s analyses; ensuring the timely preparation of high-quality and clearly written studies and reports; and developing testimony for Congressional committees. The unit chief also plays a critical role in helping the LTAU analysts achieve a high level of performance and furthering their professional development. Qualifications Applicants must have a PhD in economics or related discipline; a proven track record as a researcher and project manager; considerable experience in the analysis of social insurance and labor force programs; and superior technical skills, including experience with complex economic models. Excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and outstanding verbal and written communication skills are also required. 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.   Contact Nancy A. Fahey or Holly Boras, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO/M/F/V/D