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The Deputy Assistant Director will assist in managing the divisionorganizing, supervising, and reviewing its work so that it produces high-quality, nonpartisan analyses.
01/24/2019 to 02/20/2019
$135,000 - $170,000 per year
AD 14 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
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19-28
522376100
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CBO seeks a Deputy Assistant Director to help lead its Tax Analysis Division. That division is responsible for analyzing federal tax policy and formulating CBOs official 10-year projections of federal revenues. The division consists of about 16 analysts and 4 managers, most of whom have advanced degrees. The Deputy Assistant Director will assist in managing the divisionorganizing, supervising, and reviewing its work so that it produces high-quality, nonpartisan analyses. Responsibilities include coordinating, reviewing, and editing CBOs studies; communicating the results to key Congressional staff members and others at CBO; and working closely with Congressional staff to ensure that CBO provides analysis that will be useful to the Congress. The Deputy Assistant Director is also responsible for developing testimony for Congressional hearings; overseeing the preparation of the tax-related parts of several publications, including the agencys annual Budget and Economic Outlook ; reviewing studies prepared by other divisions in CBO; and reviewing written estimates of the effects of proposed legislation. The Deputy Assistant Director will also direct the divisions Tax Policy Studies Unit. The units main responsibilities are preparing studies that analyze the existing tax system and proposals to change it. The unit undertakes empirical research, develops economic models, and conducts economic analysis of the tax system to support the work of the Congress. For instance, some recent studies have examined the distribution of household income, the tax treatment of investment in intangible property, and tax and spending subsidies for higher education.
Tier Two Background Investigation
Applicants should have an advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in economics or a related discipline, as well as at least eight years of significant relevant experience. The position requires broad knowledge of public policy and substantial experience in analyzing it; experience with tax policy is preferred. Previous experience managing the work of teams and editing written reports is also preferred. Furthermore, applicants should have the leadership qualities necessary to manage and motivate a highly skilled staff in a complex and constantly evolving legislative and economic environment. And they should have the ability to initiate and oversee research projects, along with excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants should have an advanced degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in economics or a related discipline, as well as at least eight years of significant relevant experience.
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.
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Please submit a cover letter, a résumé, salary history, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references. This position may be closed anytime after February 20, 2019. Only complete applications will be considered. This position is not a covered position by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.
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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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/522376100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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