Assistant Analyst - Washington, United States - Congressional Budget Office

Congressional Budget Office
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The Congressional Budget Office, a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic, policy, and budgetary analysis to the Congress, is seeking assistant analysts to work in various divisions.

Specific duties vary by division, but most assistant analysts provide research assistance, conduct statistical analyses and literature reviews, help maintain databases, and perform quality assurance reviews.


Qualifications

The position also requires the following:

  • Strong quantitative skills;
  • Attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills;
  • Perseverance, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a desire to work on issues of current interest to the Congress;
  • Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products; and
  • Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language—such as Python, MATLAB, Stata, R, or SAS.


Demonstrated leadership in academic or extracurricular activities such as sports, student government, clubs or student organizations, community organizations, or related activities is highly desired.

This is an entry-level position limited to three years.

The position is ideal for those seeking substantive work experience before pursuing postgraduate study in economics, public policy, law, or other analytical fields.

People who have or are completing a master's degree are not eligible.


Divisions Seeking Analysts
Following are details about the work of the divisions at CBO that may have assistant analyst positions available:

  • The Health Analysis Division produces reports on aspects of Medicare and Medicaid policy, subsidies provided through health insurance exchanges, and other health policy issues. The division also plays a key role when the Congress is considering changes to health care programs; the division estimates the costs of those proposed changes. Assistant analysts provide research assistance and technical support to the economists and public policy analysts in the division. Typical work products include statistical analyses, programming support, literature reviews, and quality assurance reviews.
  • The Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis Division analyzes a range of federal programs and policies, including Social Security and programs related to education and income security. The division is also responsible for CBO's longterm budget projections and the agency's longterm microsimulation model. Assistant analysts provide research assistance and technical support to the economists in the division. Typical work products include statistical analyses, programming support, literature reviews, and quality assurance reviews.
  • The
    Tax Analysis Division projects federal revenues, using economic models and microsimulation techniques; analyzes the distribution of income; and examines how changes in tax law affect the behavior of taxpayers and the overall economy. Assistant analysts develop projections of certain revenue sources, estimate the effects of selected legislative proposals on revenues, and assist with other analyses.

Salary and Benefits
The starting salary will be $60,000. CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment.


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