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The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Budget Analysis Division is seeking an analyst to work in its Natural and Physical Resources Cost Estimates Unit.
That unit is responsible for preparing multiyear budget projections and producing cost estimates for legislative proposals that involve many federal departmentsincluding the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, the Interior, Homeland Security, Energy, and Transportationas well as independent agencies, such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Environmental Protection Agency.
The cost estimates prepared by CBO play a critical role in the consideration of legislation by the Congress. The Congress also relies on CBOs work to prepare its annual budget plans and to review the Presidents budgetary proposals. CBOs analysts work closely with Congressional staff and have wide-ranging responsibilities.
The analyst will be responsible for a portfolio of program areas that may include the National Science Foundation, the National Park Service, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, federal community development programs, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Indian affairs. The portfolio will be determined at the time of hiring.
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a related field and be able to accurately interpret and analyze legislative proposals. The position requires academic or professional experience in statistical analysis or in quantitative analysis using spreadsheets, as well as the ability to handle several analytic issues simultaneously. Familiarity with the federal budget process and Congressional procedures is desirable.
Salary and Benefits
The salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment.
01/31/2017 to 03/09/2017
$65,000 - $110,000 per year
AD 09 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
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17-17
463535600
The analyst will be responsible for a portfolio of program areas that may include the National Science Foundation, the National Parks Service, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, federal community development programs, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Indian affairs. The portfolio will be determined at the time of hiring.
Job filled by alternative hiring process not in the competitive service.
See Qualifications above
Candidates for this position must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a related field.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
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.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, short writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers.
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.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers.
Submit a cover letter, résumé, a brief writing sample, salary history, and contact information for three references. Applications must be complete. Although a closing date is listed here at USAJobs, there is no deadline for applying, this position will be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates.
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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/463535600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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