The Macroeconomic Analysis Division generates CBO’s economic projections that underlie the agency’s 10-year budget projections, studies major developments in the economy, and analyzes the economic effects of fiscal policy. The Division is seeking a macroeconomist with a broad range of related skills and interests. Recent and ongoing work in the division suggests the scope of those interests: hysteresis in the labor market, a new model of business investment, revisions to CBO’s estimate of potential output, and the crowding-out of investment by the federal deficit.    The successful candidate will contribute to the division's responsibilities. Those include constructing, improving, and using cutting-edge models that underlie CBO’s short-term and long-term economic projections; analyzing current economic developments; conducting policy analysis; and analyzing and writing studies discussing trends in the economy. The successful candidate will be expected to interact with both academic and nonacademic economists, as analysts regularly get feedback from outside economists, including those on CBO’s Panel of Economic Advisers (www.cbo.gov/publication/44160) and other top economists around the world. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to pursue independent research projects related to CBO’s broad mission and present this work at conferences and publish it in peer-reviewed journals.  Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related discipline. Economists who have a broad range of macroeconomic skills and policy interests are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have experience with forecasting macroeconomic developments and analyzing the effects of fiscal policy on the economy. Excellent empirical and modeling skills as well as interpersonal and writing skills (including 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. Both junior- and senior-level candidates will be considered. Non US citizens should view Citizenship Eligibility Requirements or contact careers@cbo.gov for assistance in determining eligibility. 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, writing sample, and contact information for three (3) references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. 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. This position is governed by the Veterans Employment in Opportunity 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 Fahey or Holly Boras, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small, nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. CBO’s Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to work in its Income Security and Education Cost Estimates Unit. That unit is responsible for preparing multiyear budget projections and producing cost estimates of legislative proposals for income security, nutrition, housing, and education programs. This position will include responsibility for cost estimates and budget projections for a subset of those program areas including child nutrition programs, such as assistance for reduced-cost or free school lunch; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children; the Social Services Block Grant; Head Start; and other related social services programs. Much of that work is done on a quick-turnaround basis, in response to the needs of Congressional committees. The Congress relies on CBO’s work to prepare its annual budget plans, review the President’s budgetary proposals, and to evaluate the budgetary impact of legislation. CBO’s analysts work closely with Congressional staff and agency officials; they have wide-ranging responsibilities and often play a significant role in the legislative and budget process. Qualifications Candidates for this position must be able to accurately interpret and analyze legislative proposals, and must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a related field. This position requires an analyst with a strong quantitative orientation, the ability to handle several analytic issues simultaneously, and the ability to independently complete written projects under tight deadlines. Strong oral and written communications skills are required, especially the ability to communicate complex material clearly and concisely to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and the public. Experience using SAS is desirable.   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 must also submit an unofficial transcript. Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no closing date, CBO may close this position when we have 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  veoa@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 or Holly Boras, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628,  careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

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.” Recently completed studies by the division include analyses of the distribution of federal taxes and spending, the distribution of major tax expenditures in the individual income tax system, 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 analyst will conduct empirical research on a wide variety of federal tax policy issues, such as the effect of taxes and transfers on labor supply.  The analyst will also help to add new capabilities to CBO’s individual income tax microsimulation model, such as improving the modelling of means-tested transfer programs. 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 have strong quantitative skills and experience using large micro-data files. Applicants should also have 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.  If you are not a US citizen, please view Citizenship Requirements or contact careers@cbo.gov for assistance in determining eligibility. 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. 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 veoa@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 or Holly Boras, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D