The Congressional Budget Office, the nonpartisan agency that provides budgetary and economic analysis to the U.S. Congress, is seeking to fill the senior executive position responsible for managing and directing the Macroeconomic Analysis Division . The division monitors economic conditions, prepares CBO’s economic forecast, and conducts analyses of the effects of fiscal policy on the economy and on the federal budget. The Assistant Director for Macroeconomic Analysis will work with CBO’s Director and Deputy Director to formulate and implement a strategic agenda for economic forecasting and fiscal policy analyses. The agency’s economic forecast provides the Congress with an assessment of the outlook that reflects fiscal policies under current law and underlies CBO's budget projections. The agency’s fiscal policy analyses include the effects on the economy of alternative policies for federal spending and revenues and the feedback of those effects on the federal budget (sometimes called dynamic scoring); the division conducts those analyses using state-of-the-art macroeconomic models, which it continually improves. Other key responsibilities of this position include working with Congressional committees to identify important issues requiring CBO’s analysis and further developing the agency's ability to conduct that analysis; ensuring the preparation of high-quality and clearly written reports; and writing time-sensitive material. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have exceptional technical knowledge of the methods of analysis and frontiers of research in macroeconomics; excellent judgment and interpersonal skills; a proven track record as a manager; at least 8 years of experience in the areas of economic forecasting, macroeconomic policy analyses, or both; an advanced degree in economics; and outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Non US citizens should view  Citizenship Requirements  or contact  careers@cbo.gov  for assistance in determining eligibility. Salary and Benefits The salary is competitive with those of Senior Executive Service positions in the executive branch 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 describing your experience in the areas of economic forecasting and/or macroeconomic policy analysis, a résumé, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references by October 30th to ensure consideration. Only complete applications will be considered. This is a management position and is not governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.   Contact Nancy Fahey or Angela Smart, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

The Budget Analysis Division is seeking an analyst to work in its State and Local Government Cost Estimates Unit and help carry out the agency’s responsibilities under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act. In particular, the analyst’s primary responsibilities will include: •    Estimating the impact of federal legislation on the budgets of state, local, and tribal governments and, potentially, on private-sector entities; •    Tracking and analyzing financial data from state and local governments; and   •    Responding to related inquiries from the Congress. CBO’s estimates of the costs of federal mandates on governments at other levels play a significant role in the Congress’s consideration of legislation. The State and Local Unit works closely with Congressional staff and representatives of state, local, and tribal governments, acting as a key link in the legislative process to identify and quantify the effects of federal legislation on other levels of government. The analyst will be responsible for a portfolio of specific program areas, which will probably include legislation dealing with commerce, justice, and transportation issues—but the specific portfolio will be determined, in part, on the basis of the skills and experience of the person hired. 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. Familiarity with state or local finance is desirable. The ideal candidate is someone who is adept at searching out sometimes hard-to-find information that will help identify the potential effects of legislation and who can distill that information into a concise, accessible form. The position requires a person with a strong quantitative orientation and, because the pace (which is closely tied to the flow of legislative activity on Capitol Hill) can be fast, the ability to write well and complete projects under tight deadlines. In addition to proficiency in Word and Excel, experience working with SharePoint and Access would be helpful. Salary and Benefits The 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, short writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers by October 25th to ensure consideration. Recent graduates should submit an unofficial copy of transcripts. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, a brief writing sample, contact information for three references, and unofficial transcripts (if the Ph.D. is recent). Recent Ph.D. graduates should have confidential 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 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 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 Angela Smart, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

The Financial Analysis Division , with a staff of seven, has a highly collaborative and dynamic working environment. The division is seeking talented candidates for a position that involves conducting analyses to evaluate the costs of federal financial activities and contributing to CBO’s recurring projections for the economy and the budget.  A focus of the division’s work is to evaluate the costs, risks, and economic and budgetary consequences of a wide range of federal financial obligations, including loans and loan guarantees, deposit insurance, pension guarantees, and mortgage guarantees. The division also contributes to the agency’s macroeconomic forecasts of interest rates and other financial variables.   Analysts in the division prepare written studies and testimony, provide information to Congressional committee staff, and advise others throughout CBO regarding financial institutions, financial markets, and valuation methodologies. Analysts also have the opportunity to conduct original research and to publish their work in professional journals. Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in finance or economics (or be completing one in 2016), preferably with a specialty in a field that is relevant to the division’s work, such as asset pricing, derivatives, fixed income, corporate finance, household finance, financial econometrics, or monetary economics. The ideal candidate would also have an excellent understanding of financial markets, a strong interest in public policy, knowledge of the use of derivative pricing and other valuation methods, creativity in applying and adapting those valuation techniques to new applications, and the ability to explain financial concepts clearly and intuitively to a broad audience. Strong computer programming and writing skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and complete work in a timely manner. Candidates with previous research experience in finance and policy at a federal agency or university are encouraged to apply. 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, a brief writing sample, contact information for three references, and unofficial transcripts (if the Ph.D. is recent). Recent Ph.D. graduates should have confidential 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 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 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 Angela Smart, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division (HRLD) is seeking a health economist to contribute to a variety of projects and analyses relating to the industrial organization and performance of health care markets.  Areas of interest include the effects of horizontal and vertical mergers among health care providers and insurers on health care prices, and the effects of changes in payment policies in federal health care programs on the behavior of providers and insurers.  HRLD’s recently completed work includes multiple analyses of the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—or changes to its provisions—on insurance coverage and federal health care spending, an analysis of the budgetary and economic effects of repealing the ACA, long-term projections of spending in federal healthcare programs, an analysis of competition and costs in the Medicare drug benefit, and a study of illustrative options for designing a “premium support” system for Medicare. Ongoing work includes further analyses related to the ACA and studies on a broad range of topics, including drivers of private insurance premiums, factors affecting the supply and prices of medical care, and the effects of policies to address obesity on healthcare spending.  The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of the division's responsibilities, which include preparing CBO reports and testimonies, developing new studies, and designing and improving state-of-the-art analytical models that underlie those CBO products. 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 must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline. Applicants should also have a strong quantitative background, experience or training in industrial organization economics in the health care field, excellent writing skills, and a desire to work as part of a team on issues of current legislative interest to the Congress.  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, a brief writing sample, contact information for three references and unofficial transcripts (if the Ph.D. is recent). Recent Ph.D. graduates should have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered.  This position is covered by the Veterans Employment in 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 Fahey or Angela Smart, 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 (ACA)—or changes to its provisions—on insurance coverage and federal health care spending, an analysis of the budgetary and economic effects of repealing the ACA, long-term projections of spending in federal healthcare programs, an analysis of competition and costs in the Medicare drug benefit, and a study of illustrative options for designing a “premium support” system for Medicare. Ongoing work includes further analyses related to the ACA and studies on a broad range of topics, including drivers of private insurance premiums, factors affecting the supply and prices of medical care, and the effects of policies to address obesity on healthcare spending.  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 must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline. Applicants should also 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. 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 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 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 Angela Smart, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division (HRLD) is seeking a health economist to contribute to a variety of projects, analyses, and modeling in the health area.  HRLD’s recently completed work includes multiple analyses of the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—or changes to its provisions—on insurance coverage and federal health care spending, an analysis of the budgetary and economic effects of repealing the ACA, long-term projections of spending in federal healthcare programs, an analysis of competition and costs in the Medicare drug benefit, and a study of illustrative options for designing a “premium support” system for Medicare. Ongoing work includes further analyses related to the ACA and studies on a broad range of topics, including drivers of private insurance premiums, factors affecting the supply and prices of medical care, and the effects of policies to address obesity on healthcare spending.  The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of the division's responsibilities, which include preparing CBO reports and testimonies, developing new studies, and designing and improving state-of-the-art analytical models that underlie those CBO products. 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 must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline, and prior experience in health policy analysis. Applicants should also 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.  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, a résumé, salary history, a brief writing sample and contact information for three 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  or by fax 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 Angela Smart, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division (HRLD) is seeking a health economist with strong modeling skills to contribute to a variety of projects and analyses in which complex modeling techniques—including advanced econometric methods  and microsimulation—are  necessary.   HRLD’s recently completed work includes multiple analyses of the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—or changes to its provisions—on insurance coverage and federal health care spending, an analysis of the budgetary and economic effects of repealing the ACA, long-term projections of spending in federal healthcare programs, an analysis of competition and costs in the Medicare drug benefit, and a study of illustrative options for designing a “premium support” system for Medicare. Ongoing work includes further analyses related to the ACA and studies on a broad range of topics, including drivers of private insurance premiums, factors affecting the supply and prices of medical care, and the effects of policies to address obesity on health care spending.  The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of the division's responsibilities, focusing in particular on designing and improving state-of-the-art analytic models that underlie CBO’s health analyses, and contributing to CBO’s studies and reports. In addition to their work on CBO reports and studies, analysts are encouraged to turn projects or independent research into CBO working papers or outside publications.  Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline. Applicants should also have a strong quantitative background with demonstrated knowledge of modeling techniques, experience or training in health policy analysis using large, complex data sets, excellent writing skills, and a desire to work as part of a team on issues of current legislative interest to the Congress.  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, a brief writing sample, contact information for three references and unofficial transcripts (if the Ph.D. is recent). Recent Ph.D. graduates should have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. This position is covered by the Veterans Employment in 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 a 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 Angela Smart, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

The Microeconomic Studies Division is seeking an economist with training or experience in applied industrial organization, market design, or a related field of microeconomics to assess the effect of various forms of federal involvement in markets for goods and services. Examples of such involvement include auctions for rights to use portions of the electromagnetic spectrum or to drill for oil and gas, tradable permit systems for pollution abatement, and systems of bidding by health insurance plans that determine government subsidies. The successful candidate will contribute to the full range of CBO’s responsibilities for analyzing policy issues related to energy, transportation, health care, or other markets where the government intervenes as a service provider, payer, or regulator. Those responsibilities include identifying data sources and developing models to conduct economic analyses, staying abreast of the emerging literature (including theoretical, empirical, and experimental results with practical consequences for policy analysis), and writing CBO reports and testimonies. Topics of analyses will shift over time, regularly providing new opportunities to contribute. 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 must have either a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline or a Master’s degree in those fields and at least 7 years of related experience. They should also have strong quantitative skills and 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 nontechnical audiences orally and in writing. 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, a brief writing sample, contact information for three references, and unofficial transcripts (if the Ph.D. is recent). Recent Ph.D. graduates should have confidential 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 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 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 Angela Smart, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628,  careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D