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Summary
The Congressional Budget Offices summer internships for graduate students provide excellent opportunities to experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. The internships are located in Washington, D.C. They normally begin after Memorial Day and last 10 weeks. Interns contribute to CBOs work in areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement assistance, other income assistance, regulation, and public investment. In addition, interns participate in an educational program that includes briefings on CBOs role in the budget process. Interns may also participate in seminars such as the Congressional Summer Intern Lecture Series, which has featured former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and journalist Cokie Roberts. Please see CBOs page on internships for additional information.
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
01/02/2018 to 02/28/2018
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Salary
$16 - $31 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AD 04 - 09
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Location
15 vacancies 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
2018
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Control number
487384000
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Duties
Interns experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. Interns contribute to CBOs work in areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement assistance, other income assistance, regulation, and public investment. In addition, interns participate in an educational program that includes briefings on CBOs role in the budget process. Interns may also participate in seminars such as the Congressional Summer Intern Lecture Series, which has featured former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and journalist Cokie Roberts. Please see CBOs page on internships for additional information.
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
All groups of qualified individuals
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident seeking citizenship..
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None.
Qualifications
U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration, as are noncitizens who are permanent residents of the United States and seeking citizenship. Before applying, noncitizens should refer to CBOs information about citizenship requirements or call 202-226-2628 to determine employment eligibility.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Students should be pursuing graduate academic programs in economics, public policy, health policy, financial management, mathematics, statistics, or a related field. We are unable to consider undergraduate students for the Summer Internship Program. All CBO summer internships require solid writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Familiarity with computer programming, statistics, econometrics, and other quantitative methods is desirable. Ideal candidates also have exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills.
Education
EDUCATION:
Students should be pursuing graduate academic programs in economics, public policy, health policy, financial management, mathematics, statistics, or a related field. We are unable to consider undergraduate students for the Summer Internship Program. All CBO summer internships require solid writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Familiarity with computer programming, statistics, econometrics, and other quantitative methods is desirable.
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.
If you use public transportation, part of your local transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
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.
NOTE: To ensure consideration you must submit a complete application by 2/28/18 at www.cbo.gov/careers (not USAJobs). Although we may continue to accept applications beyond that date, we are only ensuring that those who submitted by the deadline above will be considered. Should the hiring division wish to review candidates who applied after that date, we will then process those applications to determine if they are qualified and should be forwarded for management review.
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.
If you use public transportation, part of your local transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
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.
Cover letter, résumé, contact information for two references (who may know the applicant either from academic work or from employment), and an unofficial copy of transcripts that includes coursework for the spring semester. First-year graduate students must submit both an undergraduate transcript and a graduate transcript
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
Students must submit a cover letter, résumé, contact information for two references (who may know the applicant either from academic work or from employment), and an unofficial copy of transcripts that includes coursework for the spring semester. First-year graduate students must submit both an undergraduate transcript and a graduate transcript. A complete application must be submitted through CBOs website by February 28, 2018, EST to be considered; there will be no exceptions.
Agency contact information
Nancy Fahey
- Address
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www.cbo.gov
2nd & D Streets, SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
On March 1, 2018, project supervisors will be able to review applications from qualified students who submitted all materials by the deadline. They may contact several candidates to discuss their project and verify skills of student. References will be checked for several students per project before offers are extended. There is typically a tight turnaround for students to respond to the offer as we aim to have all offers accepted by April 6, 2017. CBO will send an email to students to whom we are unable to extend an offer.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Cover letter, résumé, contact information for two references (who may know the applicant either from academic work or from employment), and an unofficial copy of transcripts that includes coursework for the spring semester. First-year graduate students must submit both an undergraduate transcript and a graduate transcript
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
Students must submit a cover letter, résumé, contact information for two references (who may know the applicant either from academic work or from employment), and an unofficial copy of transcripts that includes coursework for the spring semester. First-year graduate students must submit both an undergraduate transcript and a graduate transcript. A complete application must be submitted through CBOs website by February 28, 2018, EST to be considered; there will be no exceptions.
Agency contact information
Nancy Fahey
- Address
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www.cbo.gov
2nd & D Streets, SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
On March 1, 2018, project supervisors will be able to review applications from qualified students who submitted all materials by the deadline. They may contact several candidates to discuss their project and verify skills of student. References will be checked for several students per project before offers are extended. There is typically a tight turnaround for students to respond to the offer as we aim to have all offers accepted by April 6, 2017. CBO will send an email to students to whom we are unable to extend an offer.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Nancy Fahey
- Address
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www.cbo.gov
2nd & D Streets, SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US