CBO’s Tax Analysis Division seeks an economist with strong modeling skills to conduct research and analysis on a broad range of federal tax policy issues using a variety of analytical techniques, including microsimulation.  The Tax Analysis Division analyzes and evaluates the effects of past and proposed changes to federal tax policies and projects federal revenues as part of CBO’s official 10-year budget “baseline.” The division’s recently completed studies 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, the labor market effects of the Affordable Care Act, the taxation of businesses through the individual income tax, and the elasticity of capital gains realizations, among others.  The analyst will conduct empirical research on a variety of federal tax policy issues. The analyst will also help to add new capabilities to CBO’s individual income tax microsimulation model, for example by improving the modeling 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 a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline or a master’s degree in one of those fields plus three years of equivalent experience. They should have strong quantitative skills and experience using large microdata files. Applicants also should be able to initiate and complete research projects both independently and with a team, the ability to clearly present their work orally and in writing to nontechnical audiences, and a desire to work on issues of current or potential legislative interest to the Congress. Noncitizens of the United States should review the agency’s Citizenship Requirements or contact careers@cbo.gov for assistance in determining eligibility. 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, brief writing sample, salary history, and contact information for three references. Recent Ph.D. graduates should submit unofficial transcripts and 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, CBO may close the announcement after receiving a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates. 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 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