The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking a health economist to contribute to a variety of projects and analyses in the health area. HRLD’s recently completed work includes multiple analyses of the effects of the Affordable Care Act on insurance coverage and federal health care spending, an analysis of competition and costs in the Medicare Part D program, a study of illustrative options for designing a premium support system for Medicare, and a compendium of health-related options for reducing the federal budget deficit.  Ongoing work includes further analyses of the effects of the Affordable Care Act, a study of the drivers of private health insurance premiums, several studies relating to the supply and price of health care services, and further analyses of competitive models for Medicare. The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of the division's responsibilities, which include preparing CBO reports and testimonies, designing and producing state-of-the-art analytical studies that underlie those CBO products, and constructing and improving the associated analytic models. In addition to producing CBO studies and reports, analysts are encouraged to turn projects or independent research into CBO working papers or outside publications.  Qualifications Applicants should have a strong quantitative background, excellent writing skills, and a desire to work as part of a team on issues of current legislative interest to the Congress. Applicants must also have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline and prior experience in health policy analysis. Only complete applications will be considered. Non US citizens should 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

     

The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division (HRLD) is seeking an experienced health economist to contribute to a variety of projects and analyses in the health area.  HRLD’s recently completed work includes multiple analyses of the effects of the Affordable Care Act on insurance coverage and federal health care spending, an analysis of competition and costs in the Medicare Part D program, a study of illustrative options for designing a premium support system for Medicare, and a compendium of health-related options for reducing the federal budget deficit.  Ongoing work includes further analyses of the effects of the Affordable Care Act, a study of the drivers of private health insurance premiums, several studies relating to the supply and price of health care services, and further analyses of competitive models for Medicare. The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of the division's responsibilities, which include preparing CBO reports and testimonies, designing and producing state-of-the-art analytical studies that underlie those CBO products, and constructing and improving the associated analytic models. The incumbent will serve as a team leader for some projects, guiding more junior analysts, and as a contributing analyst for other projects.  In addition to producing CBO studies and reports, analysts are encouraged to turn projects or independent research into CBO working papers or outside publications.  Qualifications Applicants should have a strong quantitative background, excellent writing skills, at least 5 years of relevant post-doctoral experience in health policy analysis—preferably on projects similar to those that CBO conducts-- and a desire to work as part of a team on issues of current legislative interest to the Congress. Applicants must also have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline. 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, a brief writing sample and contact information for three (3) references online. Applications must be complete to 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