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CBOs Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to work in its Income Security and Education Cost Estimates Unit, which prepares multiyear budget projections and cost estimates for legislative proposals related to education, income security, Social Security, nutrition, and housing programs. The analyst will be responsible primarily for child nutrition programs (including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program) and other programs for low-income families and also will work closely with the analyst responsible for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The Congress relies on CBOs work to prepare its annual budget plans, review the Presidents budgetary proposals, and evaluate the budgetary effects of legislation. CBOs analysts work closely with Congressional staff and agency officials; they have wide-ranging responsibilities and often contribute significantly to the legislative and budget process.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a closely related field. Experience analyzing or working on labor, social insurance, or low-income programs is strongly preferred.
The position requires the following:
· The ability to accurately interpret and analyze legislative proposals;
· A strong quantitative orientation, including proficiency with Excel and experience with statistical softwarepreferably SASor a programming language;
· Strong oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to explain complex material clearly and concisely to colleagues, Congressional staff, Members of Congress, and the public; and
The ability to work on several analytical problems simultaneously and to independently complete projects under tight deadlines.
08/30/2018 to 09/21/2018
$70,000 - $120,000 per year
AD 11 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
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Permanent
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509592500
CBOs Budget Analysis Division seeks an analyst to work in its Income Security and Education Cost Estimates Unit, which prepares multiyear budget projections and cost estimates for legislative proposals related to education, income security, Social Security, nutrition, and housing programs. The analyst will be responsible primarily for child nutrition programs (including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program) and other programs for low-income families and also will work closely with the analyst responsible for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Congress relies on CBOs work to prepare its annual budget plans, review the Presidents budgetary proposals, and evaluate the budgetary effects of legislation. CBOs analysts work closely with Congressional staff and agency officials; they have wide-ranging responsibilities and often contribute significantly to the legislative and budget process.
Tier One Background Investigation
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Masters in Economics or Public Policy
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.
Please submit a cover letter, one to two-page résumé, salary history, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers by September 21, 2018, to ensure consideration. Recent graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered.
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 USJOBS. APPLY AT www.cbo.gov/careers
Please submit a cover letter, one to two-page résumé, salary history, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references Applications must be complete. Although 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 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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/509592500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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