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Summary
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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.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
10/17/2022 to 01/31/2023
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Salary
$52,500 - $55,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AD 07
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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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
Excepted
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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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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
23-08
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Control number
683726200
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Duties
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 include research assistance, statistical analysis, database management, literature review, and quality assurance.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tier One Background Investigation
Qualifications
For most of the positions, a strong academic background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, policy analysis, or a related field with economics coursework is required. For assistant analysts working in the National Security Division (NSD), such a background in a wider array of fields is welcome-in addition to those listed above, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, genetics, linguistics, any other physical or natural science, or any other quantitative field.
Candidates must also have the following:
- A bachelor's degree by June 2023.
- Strong quantitative skills.
- Attention to detail, 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. (Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language-such as Python, MATLAB, Stata, SPSS, R, or SAS-is preferred for some positions.)
This is an entry-level position limited to three years. The position is ideal for those interested in substantive work experience before attending graduate school in economics, public policy, law, or other analytical field. The position is only for those who have or are completing a bachelor's degree; it is not for those who have or are completing a master's degree.
Candidates must also have the following:
- A bachelor's degree by June 2023.
- Strong quantitative skills.
- Attention to detail, 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. (Proficiency with at least one statistical software package or programming language-such as Python, MATLAB, Stata, SPSS, R, or SAS-is preferred for some positions.)
This is an entry-level position limited to three years. The position is ideal for those interested in substantive work experience before attending graduate school in economics, public policy, law, or other analytical field. The position is only for those who have or are completing a bachelor's degree; it is not for those who have or are completing a master's degree.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
See Qualifications above
Education
EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree by June 2023 is required.
This is an entry-level position limited to three years. The position is ideal for those interested in substantive work experience before attending graduate school in economics, public policy, law, or other analytical field. The position is only for those who have or are completing a bachelor's degree; it is not for those who have or are completing a master's degree.
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 resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume 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: Evaluation of applications will begin on November 7, 2022, and continue on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted at www.cbo.gov/careers (not USAJobs) until February 1 or until the positions are filled.
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.
A cover letter, a resume, a brief writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. 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, a resume, a brief writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Evaluation of applications will begin on November 7, 2022, and continue on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until February 1 or until the positions are filled.
Agency contact information
Kate Green
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Congressional Budget Office
2nd and D St SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application 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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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
A cover letter, a resume, a brief writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. 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, a resume, a brief writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references online at www.cbo.gov/careers. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Evaluation of applications will begin on November 7, 2022, and continue on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until February 1 or until the positions are filled.
Agency contact information
Kate Green
- Address
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Congressional Budget Office
2nd and D St SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application 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
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Kate Green
- Address
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Congressional Budget Office
2nd and D St SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US