CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Job Announcement 10-36
Assistant Analyst – Financial Analysis Division
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small, nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. CBO’s Financial Analysis Division is seeking candidates for an entry-level assistant analyst position for a period not to exceed three years – ideal for those
interested in substantive work experience before attending graduate school.
The Financial Analysis Division is a new division within CBO that is responsible for policy analyses related to federal credit and insurance programs, banking and capital markets, government-sponsored enterprises, and other federal financial obligations. The division also is responsible for providing support throughout CBO for financial modeling, risk-assessment, valuation, financial accounting, financial budgetary analyses, and forecasts of financial variables.
Assistant analysts provide support to the division’s economists on a wide variety of topics. They assist in preparing materials for CBO publications, help maintain and update the division’s databases, collect data, prepare graphics, compile literature reviews, and provide other research assistance. They also assist with the data manipulation and analysis for projects such as: developing valuation models for federal credit guarantees to the private sector on investments ranging from real
estate to nuclear and other energy projects; and evaluating the risk exposure to the federal government from deposit insurance and pension guarantees. He or she may also conduct independent research on a variety of policy-related topics.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in finance, business, economics, accounting or a related quantitative discipline, a strong quantitative background, good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to meet deadlines, regular use of personal
computers and a variety of software packages, and an interest in and facility for quantitative work. The position requires a person who can work well with a number of senior staff members.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range is $37,000 to $43,000 and is commensurate with education and related experience. CBO offersan excellent benefits and an attractive work environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, short writing sample, unofficial copy of transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references online at www.cbo.gov/employment/jobs.cfm.
Contact: Nancy A. Fahey, PHR
Address: Congressional Budget Office, Ford House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
Telephone: (202) 226-2628 E-Mail: jobs@cbo.gov Web site: www.cbo.gov
CBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Job Announcement 10-32
Assistant Analyst – Macroeconomic Analysis Division
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Macroeconomic Analysis Division is seeking candidates for an entry-level assistant analyst position for a period not to exceed three years – ideal for those interested in
substantive work experience before attending graduate school.
The Macroeconomic Analysis Division, with about 21 economists, is responsible for the macroeconomic forecasts that are used in the budget and for reporting to the Congress on the likely macroeconomic impact of its proposals. Assistant analysts provide support to the division’s economists on a wide variety of topics. They assist in the development of the economic forecast and projections, prepare materials for CBO publications, maintain the division’s databases, and provide assistance with the data manipulation and analysis for projects such as: the macroeconomic effects of proposals to reform social security, the determinants of long-term economic growth, and the economic effects of fiscal policy.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in economics or a related discipline, a strong quantitative background, good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to meet deadlines, regular use of personal computers and a variety of software packages, and an interest in and
facility for quantitative work. The position requires a person who can work well with a number of senior staff members.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range is $37,000 to $43,000 and is commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and an attractive work environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, a brief writing sample, unofficial copy of transcripts, and contact
information for three (3) references online at www.cbo.gov/employment/jobs.cfm.
Contact: Nancy A. Fahey, PHR
Address: Congressional Budget Office
Ford House Office Building, Room 410, Washington, D.C. 20515
Telephone: (202) 226-2628 E-Mail: jobs@cbo.gov Web site: www.cbo.gov
CBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Job Announcement 10-35
Assistant Analyst – Tax Analysis Division
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small, nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Tax Analysis Division is responsible for budget estimation and policy analysis of tax and revenue issues. This includes developing CBO’s official ten-year “baseline” budget, responding to Congressional requests, tracking revenue bills through the legislative process, estimating the revenue effects of some legislation, preparing CBO testimony on tax-related matters, conducting long-term policy research on tax issues, and writing CBO studies on tax topics.
The Tax Analysis Division is seeking candidates for an assistant analyst position for a period not to exceed three years – ideal for those interested in substantive work experience before attending graduate school. Assistant analysts are involved in estimating federal revenues, analyzing tax policy issues, and providing
support to other members of the Tax Analysis Division. The analyst in this position will be responsible for developing and maintaining data bases and models, producing cost estimates, estimating components of the
revenue forecast, and assisting senior analysts with policy studies.
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Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field, a strong economic and quantitative background, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independentlyand meet deadlines, and an interest in tax policy. Experience with computer programming languages and
statistical analysis software is preferred but not required. The position requires a person who can work well with a number of senior staff members and take initiative to independently conduct analyses.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range is $37,000 to $43,000 and is commensurate with education and related experience. CBO offers an excellent benefits and an attractive work environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, short writing sample, unofficial copy of transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references online at www.cbo.gov/employment/jobs.cfm.
Contact: Nancy A. Fahey, PHR
Address: Congressional Budget Office
Ford House Office Building, Room 410, Washington, D.C. 20515
Telephone: (202) 226-2628 E-Mail: jobs@cbo.gov Web site: www.cbo.gov
CBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer