The Budget and Analysis Division has a wide-range of responsibilities, and they often contribute significantly to the legislative and budget process by preparing multiyear budget projections and cost estimates for pending legislation. Their work requires extensive contact with key Congressional staff, agency officials, and other CBO staff. The Congress relies on CBO’s analyses to prepare its annual budget plans, evaluate the President’s budget proposals, and measure the potential budgetary consequences of policy proposals.

The analyst will estimate the costs of legislative proposals to provide veterans with education, training, and rehabilitation benefits. The analyst also may develop estimates for proposals affecting loan guarantees for veterans and members of the armed services and work on other projects related to veteran and defense issues. Estimates may address the cost of changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, trends in spending on higher education, and changes in the beneficiary population.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a graduate degree in public policy, economics, or a related discipline with an economic and quantitative background.

The position requires the following:

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain top secret security clearance;
• Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel;
• Resourcefulness in investigating unfamiliar issues; and
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical material to nonspecialists.

Preferred skills include the following:

• Familiarity with programs, policies, and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense; and
• Experience with policy development and budget formulation and execution.

Salary and Benefits

Salaries at CBO are competitive with those at other organizations and commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefitsand a collegial, respectful work environment.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, a one- to two-page writing sample, an unofficial copy of your transcripts, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/about/careers. Apply by August 20, 2018, to ensure consideration; incomplete applications will not be considered. This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.