CBO's Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking one or more labor economists for each of its two units to conduct research and analysis on topics of interest to the Congress.
Summary
CBO's Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking one or more labor economists for each of its two units to conduct research and analysis on topics of interest to the Congress.
CBOs Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis Division is seeking one or more labor economists to conduct research and analysis for the divisions Labor, Education, and Income Security Unit. Analysts in the Labor, Education, and Income Security Unit conduct research and analysis on topics such as labor markets, income, poverty, cash and in-kind assistance programs, education and training, and immigration. For example, the unit is currently analyzing the demographic and economic characteristics of immigrants and the incidence of federal transfer programs. Recently completed work analyzed federal student loan repayment patterns, compared federal and private-sector compensation, and evaluated how changing the minimum wage would affect employment, family income, and the federal budget. The new labor economist(s) will contribute to the full range of the units responsibilities. Staff members are encouraged to actively participate in policy research related to CBOs mission by presenting papers at conferences, circulating preliminary research through CBOs working paper series, and publishing in professional journals. The economists will have opportunities to participate in policy research related to CBOs mission by presenting papers at conferences, writing CBO working papers that introduce preliminary research, and publishing articles in professional journals.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Qualifications
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically we would find this experience in work within this field or a field that is closely related.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related field or a masters degree and at least five years of relevant work experience. The position also requires the following: Strong quantitative skills, including experience with large data sets; Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially the ability to clearly explain analytic results to other CBO staff, Congressional staff, and Members of the Congress; A demonstrated ability to initiate and complete research projects both independently and collaboratively; Facility with handling multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines; and A desire to contribute directly to the analysis of federal policy in a nonpartisan setting.
Education
EDUCATION:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics or a related field, or they must have a masters degree and at least five years of relevant work experience.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
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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.
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.
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.
Submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent Ph.D. graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by November 17, 2024
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent Ph.D. graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by November 17, 2024
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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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent Ph.D. graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by November 17, 2024
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Recent Ph.D. graduates must submit an unofficial copy of academic transcripts and have letters of recommendation sent to careers@cbo.gov in place of references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration, apply by November 17, 2024
Congressional Budget Office
2nd and Dst, Ford House Office Building
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 and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
