CBO seeks an experienced attorney to fill the position of Assistant General Counsel, one of four attorney positions in the Office of General Counsel. Working with both CBO’s management and staff, the Assistant General Counsel will provide formal and informal advice in all the areas of law affecting CBO’s operations, such as employment, procurement and contracting, appropriations, ethics, data access and use, and security. The Assistant General Counsel also will analyze and interpret legislative proposals and offer advice about the areas of the law addressed in analytical reports prepared for the Congress. In performing those duties, the Assistant General Counsel will interact with government officials at various levels, other lawyers inside and outside the government, members of the public, and Congressional staff. The work environment is fast-paced and complex. Qualifications Candidates for this position must have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar in a state, a U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Candidates must have at least five years’ experience advising clients on employment law issues and some experience representing clients in litigation. (Experience with the Congressional Accountability Act is a plus.) Candidates should have the ability to:   •    Consider multiple aspects of complex issues and develop innovative alternatives consistent with the agency’s objectives; •    Research and analyze (sometimes novel) legal issues, often on short deadlines; •    Present legally sound conclusions, orally and in writing, in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner, with wording and tone appropriate for the intended audience; •    Produce written work in a number of formats, including legal memorandums, memorandums of understanding, contracts, correspondence, policies, and draft legislation; and •    Provide a full range of legal advice and support related to a variety of statutes and federal programs. Applicants will be evaluated comprehensively on the basis of their experience, education, awards, and training. Candidates whose practice has included diverse interactions with clients and experience with many areas of law will be rated higher than candidates with more narrow, specialized backgrounds.    Salary and Benefits The salary is competitive with comparable 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, résumé, salary history, and contact information for three references online. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by March 31, 2016. 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 CBO's Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form together with the supporting documentation specified on that form within two weeks of applying (or no later than the deadline if the position has a deadline) to veoa@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 or Angela Smart, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D

     

CBO summer internships provide excellent opportunities to experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. The internships are located in Washington, D.C. They normally last 10 weeks beginning after Memorial Day. Interns contribute to CBO's work in program areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement and other income assistance, regulation, and public investment. In addition, interns participate in an educational program that includes briefings on CBO's role in the budget process. CBO interns may also participate in seminars such as the Congressional Summer Intern Lecture Series, which has featured former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and journalist Cokie Roberts. Please see CBO's page on  internships  for additional information. Qualifications Students should be pursuing graduate academic programs in economics, public policy, health policy, financial management, mathematics, statistics, or a related program. At this time we are unable to consider undergraduate students.  All CBO summer internships require solid writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Familiarity with computer programming, statistics, econometrics, and other quantitative methods is desirable. Ideal candidates also have exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills. US citizens and noncitizens who are permanent residents of the United States seeking citizenship are eligible for consideration. Before applying, noncitizens should refer to the agency's  information on citizenship requirements  or call 202-226-2628 to determine employment eligibility. How to Apply Students must submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for two references (academic and/or employment), and an unofficial copy of transcripts which includes coursework for the spring semester (first-year graduate students MUST submit both an undergraduate transcript and a graduate transcript). A complete application must be submitted through CBO's online application by the deadline of February 29, 2016  EST to be considered (no exceptions). Be sure that your email provider accepts emails from  careers@cbo.gov . RECOMMENDATION: Provide a descriptive name for each document you upload, i.e., undergraduate transcripts, graduate transcripts, coursework for next semester. 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 by email to veoa@cbo.gov  or by fax to 202-225-7539 within two weeks of applying but no later than the deadline . S alary and Benefits Compensation ranges from $16 - $30 per hour and is based on academic level and related experience. A local transportation subsidy of up to $130 per month is provided. Additional Information Candidates who do not complete their application by the February 29 deadline will not be considered. Complete applications submitted by the deadline will be forwarded to hiring managers after the deadline. Candidates may be contacted to determine interest in the internship project and to confirm skills and availability. We expect to extend all offers by April 8. Candidates to whom we are unable to offer an internship will receive an email when all internship positions have been filled and the internship page of CBO's website will be updated to indicate that all internships have been filled. Contact Nancy Fahey or Angela Smart, 202-226-2628,  careers@cbo.gov EEO M/F/V/D