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Form of work
SalaryDuties
CBOs Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to work in its Scorekeeping Unit, which coordinates cost estimates for the 12 annual appropriation bills at each stage of House and Senate action, tracks the budgetary effects of newly enacted laws, and prepares reports that the Congress uses to enforce rules and procedures of the budget process.
The analyst will coordinate estimates for appropriation bills, collaborating closely with other analysts in the division, and contribute to scorekeeping reports related to budget enforcement. The analyst will work closely with the staff of Congressional committees in particular, the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations and the Budget. The analyst also will review proposals in the Presidents annual budget, assist in preparing CBOs baseline budgetary projections, and contribute to an annual report, Expired and Expiring Authorizations of Appropriations.
The analysts portfolio will include two annual appropriation bills, to be determined at the time of hiring.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tier 1 background investigation
Qualifications
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 (NACI) investigation.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
See Qualifications above.
Education
EDUCATION:
Applicants must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a closely related field; or a bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant experience in budgeting or policy analysis.
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
HolidaysReview our benefits
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: To ensure consideration you must submit a complete application by April 22, 2024 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.
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
HolidaysReview our benefits
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 resume, a cover letter, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references. Recent grads must submit unofficial transcripts.
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".
Submit a cover letter, a one- to two-page resume, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent graduates must submit unofficial transcripts. To ensure consideration, apply by April 22, 2024; incomplete applications will not be considered.Agency contact information
Kate Green
Phone
0000000000
Email
careers@cbo.gov
Address
Congressional Budget Office
2nd and D St SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
USNext 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 and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
A resume, a cover letter, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references. Recent grads must submit unofficial transcripts.
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.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS. APPLY AT www.cbo.gov/careers
