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Summary
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CBO's Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to focus on coverage of mental health and substance abuse services in the Medicaid program and in related programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.
CBO's health analysts work closely with key Congressional staff as they develop federal health care policy. They prepare multiyear spending projections for federal health care programs, analyze the Administrations budget proposals, and prepare cost estimates for legislation being considered by the Senate and House of Representatives. That legislation may consist of a wide range of proposals to modify the financing or delivery of health care-for example, proposals to modify the set of health care services that federal programs cover, the terms under which the federal government will pay for services, or the amount that the federal government or beneficiaries will pay for covered services.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, public health, economics, or a related field. This position requires strong skills in quantitative methods; the desire to make a direct contribution to the development of health policy in a nonpartisan setting; the ability to develop and maintain spreadsheet models for analysis of health policies; experience applying empirical evidence to policy analysis; the ability to clearly explain and defend analytical results orally and in writing to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and the public; and the ability to work on many projects simultaneously, frequently under tight deadlines.
Recent experience in policy analysis is required. Knowledge of the federal budget process and health care financing and familiarity with Medicaid or other federal health care programs is strongly preferred.
Salary and Benefits
The salary is competitive and will be commensurate with education and related experience. CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
05/18/2017 to 06/09/2017
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Salary
$65,000 - $158,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AD 09 - 15
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
0
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
17-23
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Control number
470242500
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Duties
CBO's Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to focus on coverage of mental health and substance abuse services in the Medicaid program and in related programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. CBO's health analysts work closely with key Congressional staff as they develop federal health care policy. They prepare multiyear spending projections for federal health care programs, analyze the Administrations budget proposals, and prepare cost estimates for legislation being considered by the Senate and House of Representatives. That legislation may consist of a wide range of proposals to modify the financing or delivery of health care-for example, proposals to modify the set of health care services that federal programs cover, the terms under which the federal government will pay for services, or the amount that the federal government or beneficiaries will pay for covered services. The Congress relies on such analyses to prepare its annual budget plan, evaluate the Presidents budget proposals, and measure the potential budgetary consequences of policy proposals.
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
All groups of qualified individuals
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Tier One Background Investigation.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job filled by alternative hiring process not in the competitive service.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, public health, economics, or a related field. This position requires strong skills in quantitative methods; the desire to make a direct contribution to the development of health policy in a nonpartisan setting; the ability to develop and maintain spreadsheet models for analysis of health policies; experience applying empirical evidence to policy analysis; the ability to clearly explain and defend analytical results orally and in writing to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and the public; and the ability to work on many projects simultaneously, frequently under tight deadlines.
Recent experience in policy analysis is required. Knowledge of the federal budget process and health care financing and familiarity with Medicaid or other federal health care programs is strongly preferred.
Recent experience in policy analysis is required. Knowledge of the federal budget process and health care financing and familiarity with Medicaid or other federal health care programs is strongly preferred.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
See Qualifications above
Education
EDUCATION:
Applicants must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, public health, economics, or a related field.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
See https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/benefits.
Health/Dental/Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Benefits
Life Insurance
Transit Subsidies
Long-Term Care Insurance
Annual/Sick Leave
Holidays
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.
This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended. The following categories of people may be eligible for preference in the hiring process: 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 by fax to 202-225-7539) within two weeks of applying or no later than the deadline specified for positions with deadlines. Applicants may obtain a copy of CBO's Veterans' Preference in Appointments policy by submitting a written request to careers@cbo.gov.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
See https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/benefits.
Health/Dental/Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Benefits
Life Insurance
Transit Subsidies
Long-Term Care Insurance
Annual/Sick Leave
Holidays
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent graduates should submit an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent graduates should submit an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Although there is no deadline, this position may be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates.
Agency contact information
CBO Human Resources
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Congressional Budget Office
2nd & D St SW Ford House Office Bldg
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
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Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your position is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
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Required Documents
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent graduates should submit an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent graduates should submit an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Although there is no deadline, this position may be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates.
Agency contact information
CBO Human Resources
- Address
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Congressional Budget Office
2nd & D St SW Ford House Office Bldg
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your position is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
Fair & Transparent
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Agency contact information
CBO Human Resources
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Congressional Budget Office
2nd & D St SW Ford House Office Bldg
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US